PASRR Evaluator; Port Angeles WA

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—an open invitation to embrace the mission, actively engage in problem‑solving, and take ownership of work every day. We offer unparalleled opportunities, a chance to take charge of your career, and accelerate better outcomes for people in public sector settings.

Join Acentra Health as a PASRR Evaluator in Port Angeles, Washington. In this full‑time hybrid 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, supporting improved health outcomes. Work from home with local travel as needed; we reimburse travel expenses and provide all essential technology, including a company‑issued laptop for remote and field work.

• Conduct PASRR Level II assessments by reviewing relevant records, gathering collateral information, and evaluating the individual’s physical, behavioral, and psychological functioning to support informed clinical decisions.
• Conduct Pre‑Admission Screening and Resident Review assessments and develop informed level‑of‑care recommendations, determining the most appropriate next level of care for those requiring long‑term placement.
• Verify medical records, conduct patient assessments, and provide clinically based recommendations in accordance with established workflows, including re‑evaluating records following psychiatric input and completing re‑reviews as required.
• Leverage technology, computer equipment, web‑based software, and proprietary platforms to efficiently manage and track assessment activities.
• Review medical records and collaborate with healthcare professionals, patients, families, and support networks to complete accurate screenings and determinations while tracking performance metrics and maintaining compliance with turnaround time requirements.
• Understand and adhere to all corporate policies, including those related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.
• Maintain compliance with established workflows, regulatory requirements, and best‑practice standards.

• Active, unrestricted license in Washington in a healthcare or related field (e.g., LP, LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LMHP, RN with a Master’s in Psychiatric Nursing or relevant field).
• Graduation from an accredited college with a relevant degree program and a minimum of 3 years of experience assessing individuals with mental health or psychiatric disorders, including complex differential diagnoses related to substance use, medical conditions, cognitive impairments, and dementia.
• Ability to assess and analyze psychological, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning to support accurate and thorough clinical evaluations.
• Familiarity with mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), geriatrics, and other conditions commonly requiring long‑term care services and supports.
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and with empathy.
• Experience in medical record abstraction and clinical data review.

• Basic knowledge of PASRR requirements, including compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of DSM psychiatric disorders and Level of Care standards, with experience diagnosing conditions using DSM criteria (Washington State‑specific).
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently within established timelines.
• Previous experience working with the geriatric population is preferred.
• Proficient in computer‑based software and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

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