This job is closed
We regret to inform you that the job you were interested in has been closed. Although this specific position is no longer available, we encourage you to continue exploring other opportunities on our job board.
Caseworker PASRR Specialist
Mental Health Mental Retardation - Bryan, TX
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Caseworker PASRR Specialist position involves providing Pre-admission Assessment Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) services to individuals with mental illness. The role focuses on evaluating the need for nursing facility services, identifying alternative placements, and coordinating care with nursing facility staff. The specialist will also assist families and community providers with referrals and ensure that services are provided in a timely manner across multiple counties.
Responsibilities
- Conduct screenings and evaluations to determine the need for nursing facility services for individuals with mental illness.
- Identify alternative placement options and specialized services for clients.
- Complete intakes with individuals identified as having positive PASRR.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings with nursing facility staff to coordinate care and assess client needs.
- Assist families and community providers with referrals to the PASRR program.
- Monitor the TMHP LTC portal daily to ensure timely provision of requested services.
- Act as the primary clinician for all PASRR clients across seven counties.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a Behavioral, Social Science, Humanities, or Education field.
- Experience working with individuals with mental illness.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organizational skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in crisis management or on-call situations.
- Familiarity with the Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA) process.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (agency pays all but $15.00 per month for employee only)
- Dental Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee only)
- Life Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee coverage equal to 1 ½ times annual salary)
- Sick Time (accumulate 8 hours per month with a maximum of 1045 carryover hours per year)
- Vacation Time (accumulate 9 to 15 hours per month depending on years employed)
- Paid Holidays (10 paid holidays off per year)
- Bereavement Leave (up to 3 paid days of bereavement leave)
- 403-B Retirement (employee contributes 5%-30% of salary with agency match of 6%)
