PASRR Evaluator; PRN - KS

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; we invite you to embrace our mission, actively engage in problem‑solving, and take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth and the chance to accelerate better outcomes for the public sector.

Join Acentra Health as a PASRR Evaluator in Garden City, Kansas. In this PRN 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, helping to improve health outcomes. You will work with geriatric patients and those with serious mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or related conditions in nursing homes, hospitals, and community settings.

Remote work is offered with some local travel; travel expenses and necessary technology are reimbursed.

• 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.
• Perform pre‑admission screening and resident review assessments, develop informed level‑of‑care recommendations, and determine the most appropriate next level of care for those who may require long‑term care placement.
• Use independent judgment, deep clinical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and problem‑solving abilities to navigate complex situations and ensure the best outcomes for members, providers, and clients.
• 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.
• Leverage technology, computer equipment, web‑based software, and proprietary platforms to efficiently manage and track assessment activities.
• Adhere to all corporate policies, including HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.
• Maintain compliance with established workflows, regulatory requirements, and best‑practice standards.

• Active, unrestricted Kansas license as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed master social worker (LMSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW), licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), licensed clinical psychologist (LCP), registered nurse (RN), or another qualified licensed mental health professional.
• Accredited college graduation with a relevant degree and at least 2 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 comprehensive 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.

• Understanding of public mental health systems and medical programs, including public‑sector, state‑funded, and community‑based services, as well as Level of Care guidelines and related standards of practice.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders as outlined in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) used in Kansas.
• 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.
• Proficiency…