Clinical Evaluator PASRR; PRN Sacramento

Clinical Evaluator PASRR (PRN Sacramento)

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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.

Make a meaningful impact in your community—join Acentra Health as a Clinical Evaluator (PASRR) PRN role in Los Angeles. As a Clinical Evaluator, you will conduct face‑to‑face PASRR Level II assessments to determine appropriate placements and next levels of care for individuals with complex needs. You will be responsible for completing clinical evaluations for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Intellectual Disabilities (), Related Conditions (RC), or geriatric populations across nursing homes, hospitals, and community‑based settings.

These evaluations are crucial in determining the next level of care, improving patient well‑being, and supporting better health outcomes.

This PRN Clinical Evaluator position offers both flexibility and purpose—combining remote work from your home office with local travel. Acentra Health covers and reimburses travel‑related expenses, including mileage and parking. Additionally, we provide all necessary technology and equipment for your home office setup, including a laptop for use while in the field.

• 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.
• Responsible for conducting Preadmission Screening and Resident Review assessments and developing informed level‑of‑care recommendations, and determining the most appropriate next level of care for those who may require long‑term care placement.
• Review medical records, and interact with healthcare professionals, patients, their families, and other support systems to conduct accurate screenings, evaluations and determinations.
• Provide well‑informed, clinically sound Level of Care recommendations based on comprehensive evaluations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of standards of practice for Level of Care determinations, as well as mental health, geriatrics, and other conditions commonly requiring long‑term care placement.
• Ensure compliance with required workflows, including re‑reviewing records based on input from the psychiatrist.
• Determine appropriate clinical diagnoses that account for psychological and behavioral factors.
• Use computer equipment and web‑based software to complete documentation and conduct work.
• Understand, and comply with corporate policies, including those related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

• Must possess an active, unrestricted license in the State of California in a healthcare or related field, such as 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), Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Graduation from an accredited college with a relevant degree program and a minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in assessing individuals with mental health or psychiatric disorders, including complex differential diagnoses related to substance use, medical conditions, cognitive impairments, and dementia.
• Minimum 1 year…