PASRR Evaluator; PRN - Wilkes, Caldwell & Catawba Counties NC

Company Overview

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem‑solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Join Acentra Health as a Clinical Evaluator (PASRR) PRN role in Wilkes, Caldwell or Catawba counties of North Carolina. In this role, you will conduct PASRR Level II Pre‑Admission Screening and Resident Review assessments to determine appropriate placements and next levels of care for individuals with complex needs, contributing to improved health outcomes.

As a Clinical Evaluator, you will conduct assessments for geriatric individuals and those living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Intellectual Disabilities (), or Related Conditions (RC) in nursing homes, hospital settings and community centers. This PRN role offers the flexibility of remote work from your home office with some local travel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact within your community.

We also reimburse travel‑related expenses, including mileage at the federal rate and cover parking. In addition, we provide all essential technology and equipment for your home office, including a company‑issued laptop for both remote and field work.

* This position is hybrid. Candidates must be comfortable commuting to any of the following North Carolina counties;
Wilkes, Caldwell, or Catawba to support the fieldwork required for the role.*

• Complete accurate PASRR screenings and Level II assessments by reviewing clinical records, gathering collateral information, and conducting assessments of the individual’s physical, behavioral, and psychological functioning to support informed clinical decisions and appropriate next level‑of‑care recommendations.
• Apply knowledge of standards of practice related to Level of Care determinations, as well as mental health, geriatrics, and other conditions commonly requiring long‑term care placement.
• Determine a clinical diagnosis that incorporates psychological input while interacting with healthcare professionals, patients, their families, and internal partners as necessary.
• Provide well‑informed level of care recommendations based on clinical evaluations, ensuring adherence to established workflows, including re‑evaluation of records in response to psychiatric input.
• Leverage technology, computer equipment, web‑based software, and our proprietary platforms to efficiently manage and track all assessment activities.
• Understand, and comply with all corporate policies, including those related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of North Carolina in a healthcare discipline such as Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), or Registered Nurse (RN) with a master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing or a closely related field.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a relevant degree program and a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience providing services to individuals with mental illness.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or related conditions.
• Knowledge of medical record systems, medical terminology, and disease processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and with empathy through verbal, written, and electronic communication.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete tasks within…