PASRR Specialist

Location: Angelina or Nacogdoches Mental Health Clinic
Position Number: 1647
Compensation: $42,120 annually
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, generally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours work based on individual and program needs.

About the Role

Burke is seeking a PASRR Specialist to evaluate individuals who are seeking admission to or currently residing in nursing facilities and who have a diagnosed or suspected serious mental illness.

This position plays an important role in identifying mental health service needs, coordinating care with nursing facilities and community providers, and helping ensure individuals receive appropriate services and support.

The PASRR Specialist will receive training on program responsibilities, procedures, documentation requirements, and electronic systems needed to perform the position successfully. Frequent travel throughout Burke's 11-county service region is required.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate individuals seeking admission to or currently residing in nursing facilities who have a diagnosed or suspected serious mental illness.
• Recommend appropriate mental health services based on evaluation findings.
• Coordinate care and services with nursing facilities and community providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support individual care planning.
• Provide education to nursing facility staff regarding PASRR requirements and available services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records and healthcare data systems.
• Travel frequently to nursing facilities throughout Burke's 11-county service region.

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Medicine, Nursing, Counseling, Sociology, Human Development, Gerontology, Educational Psychology, or a related social, behavioral, or human services field.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Reliable transportation for travel throughout Burke's service region.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Ability to work comfortably with electronic health records and healthcare data systems.
• Ability to successfully complete required training, including Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving.
• Flexibility to work occasional after-hours assignments based on individual and program needs.

Eligible full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidaysEmployer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements

Must have sufficient vision and hearing to evaluate and monitor individual needs, fine motor skills for writing and typing, and the mobility to bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds while assisting individuals or carrying charts and equipment during the workday.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.