Licensed Clinician

Company: Kepro
Location: Redding
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Description

PASRR Evaluator/Behavioral Health Assessor

• Are you an experienced Behavioral Health Professional looking for a new challenge?
• Are you motivated, energetic, and excited to become part of the Kepro team?
  If so, you might be our next new team member!
  
  Who We Need
  
  The Behavioral Health Assessor/PASRR Evaluator conducts assessments for individuals with mental illness admitted to or residing in Medicaid certified hospitals or Nursing facilities. The assessor provides recommendations in making mental health treatment and appropriate placement as well as needed specialized services.
  
  • This is a part-time position**
    Why us?
    
    Kepro is a rapidly growing national quality improvement and care management organization. We work to ensure that over 20 million people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.
    
    People Focused. Mission Driven.
    
    Shape the future of healthcare with us. We are mission driven to improve lives through healthcare quality and clinical expertise.
    
    We do this through our people.
    
    At Kepro, you can do meaningful work that makes a real difference for the lives of individuals across the country. We are an organization that cares deeply about our employees and we provide the training and support to do the best work of your career.
    
    Benefits are a key component of your rewards package at Kepro. These benefits are designed to provide you and your family additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. They are comprehensive and fit a variety of needs and situations. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts and more.
    
    What You'll Do
    
    • Reviews and interprets patient records and compares against criteria to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of care; determines if the medical record documentation supports the need for services.
    • Abstracts review related data/information accurately and timely on appropriate review tool by the appropriate means. Accurate and timely submission of all administrative and review related documents to appropriate parties.
    • Performs ongoing reassessment of review process to offer opportunities for improvement and/or change.
    • Foster positive and professional relationships and act as liaison with internal and external customers to ensure effective working relationships and team building in order to facilitate the review process.
    • Responsible for attending training and scheduled meetings and for maintenance and use of current/updated information for review.
    • Maintains medical records confidentiality at all times through proper use of computer passwords, maintenance of secured files, adherence to HIPAA polices.
    • Utilizes proper telephone etiquette and judicious use of other verbal and written communications, following KEPRO policies, procedures and guidelines
    • Actively cross-trains to perform duties of other contracts within the KEPRO network to provide a flexible workforce to meet client/consumer needs.
      The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.
      
      Qualifications
      
      • Active license in good standing in the State of California ( LCSW,LMFT, LPCC, RN, LCP)
      • Graduation from an accredited College with relevant Degree Program.
        Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
        
        • Medical record abstracting skills required.
        • Knowledge of the organization of medical records, medical terminology, and disease process required.
        • Knowledge of Federal Regulation 42 CFR, Chapter 483.
        • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills required.
        • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
        • Ability to work in a team environment.
        • Flexibility and strong organizational skills needed.
        • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and internet/web navigation.
          Experience
          
          • At least three (3) years of mental health experience within the past five (5) years involving direct patientcare presenting a mental health diagnosis is required.
          • Active license in good standing in the State of California ( LCSW,LMFT, LPCC, RN, LCP).
            Thank You!
            
            We know your time is valuable and we thank you in advance for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Kepro and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!
            
            - The Kepro Talent Acquisition Team
            
            Mental And Physical Requirements
            
            The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law in an attempt to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time; key and/or control objects; interact extensively with internal and external customers; occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally travel within the state.
            
            Kepro offers challenging careers, excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement. For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Only those candidates identified for an interview will be contacted. No Phone Calls Please. Visit our website at www.Kepro.com for more information on the Kepro Family of Companies.
            
            EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
            
            Kepro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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