PASRR Evaluator PRN position DSD
About The Position
The PASRR Evaluator PRN position is responsible for completing Level II reports within a nine (9) working-day deadline, as established by state criteria. This role involves assessing individuals for mental illness and/or Developmental Disability/Intellectual Disability (DD/ID). The assessment process includes reviewing history and physical examinations, psychosocial evaluations, psychiatric evaluations, functional assessments of activities of daily living, comprehensive drug histories, self-care and skills profiles, assessments of inappropriate/maladaptive behaviors, and psychological testing. The evaluator will interview individuals, their representatives, family members, and knowledgeable healthcare professionals to gather supplemental information. A written summary of medical and social history, including an assessment of developmental strengths and weaknesses, will be provided. The position identifies general and specialized recommendations for treatment, including specific nursing services or mental illness and/or DD/ID services, and individualized, active treatment plans. For Licensed/Certified Psychologists, psychological assessments to identify the level of cognitive functioning will be provided. The role culminates in providing verbal and written determinations for admission to a nursing level of care based on the outcome of PASRR Evaluations. Staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focus on customer service responsiveness, and maintain a continuous quality improvement orientation, adhering to safety management and Joint Commission standards.
Requirements
- Qualified Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Associate, or Qualified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Professional, as defined by DMS or DBHDID.
- Completion of DBHDID approved PASRR Evaluator Certification training within three (3) months of assignment to PASRR program.
- One year of experience working with the DD/ID population is required.
Responsibilities
- Completes Level II reports within nine (9) working-day deadline.
- Assesses mental illness, using history and physical examination, psychosocial evaluation, psychiatric evaluation, and/or functional assessment of activities of daily living.
- Assesses DD/ID, using history and physical examination, comprehensive drug history, self-care and skills profiles, assessments of inappropriate/maladaptive behaviors, and psychological testing.
- Interviews individuals, their representatives and family, and knowledgeable healthcare professionals to obtain supplemental information.
- Provides written summary of medical and social history, including assessment of developmental strengths and weaknesses.
- Identifies general recommendations in writing for treatment, including specific nursing services or specific mental illness and/or DD/ID services.
- Identifies specialized service recommendations for treatment, including individualized, active mental illness and/or DD/ID treatment.
- For Licensed/Certified Psychologist, provides psychological assessments to identify level of cognitive functioning.
- Provides verbal and written determinations for admission to nursing level of care based on outcome of PASRR Evaluations.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability - Company Paid
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Life Insurance - Company Paid
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
- 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
- Retirement and Financial Planning Services
- Tuition Assistance Plans
- Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
- Company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
- Opportunities for growth and movement
- Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
- Industry best practices and processes
- Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
- Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
