Clinical Assessor

Clinical Assessor

This position is responsible for face-to-face assessments of vulnerable populations in the District of Columbia. Persons being assessed reside in the community or in facilities. The incumbent may also complete review decisions regarding services needed for the person(s) to be successful in the community. This position may also serve as a mentor or preceptor for new staff, assisting in the formal training of assessors and completing quality assurance competency reviews. Additionally, the incumbent may be involved in process improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs face-to-face assessments. Collaborates with healthcare providers and ancillary service providers to create or validate the appropriate treatment plan.
2. Documents assessment results for the individual member status or negotiates service plan as needed.
3. Completes quality assurance competency reviews and other tasks/projects as assigned, such as new assessor training.
4. Provides ongoing education. May communicate with all healthcare providers to ensure appropriateness of care.
5. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's in a healthcare or related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of four years of experience in healthcare. Case management experience preferred.
• At least one year of experience completing level-of-need assessments is preferred.
• A Registered Nurse (RN) with a current and unrestricted District of Columbia RN license is required. The License must be current and unrestricted in the contract State.
• On an active contract, specific required certifications for the assessments and/or quality assurance and training activities being completed are required.
• Some contracts may require passing SIS Certifications (will be provided by the client).
• Experience in human services and working with individuals who have disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Positions working on specific contracts may require a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• First aid/CPR certification may be required for certain contracts.

Behaviors

• Proficient Oral/Written Communication
• Customer Service Oriented
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Critical Judgment
• Organizational Importance
• Time Management
• Professional Image

Work Environment

This may be a home-based position that will primarily travel to cover a geographic area. As business needs and assessment volumes vary, additional travel outside of the primary geographic area may be required. Up to 95% local travel may be required. Sensitivity level of information handled in position: Moderate. Noise level is moderate.

Physical Requirement

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to travel daily and spend prolonged periods in a vehicle.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Other Duties

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of personnel. Furthermore, other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at the employer's discretion.

Direct Reports

No direct reports.

EEO Statement

Wellcentric DC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion, and equal opportunity, and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.