The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a PASRR Evaluator to join our team. Under the general supervision of the Program Director: ID eligibility Center, the PASRR Evaluator is responsible for performing PASRR evaluation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in nursing facilities, hospitals, and other community locations. Completes PASRR assessments in required electronic systems and performs activities in electronic systems to enable billing. May assist individuals in nursing facilities and in the community seeking ID services and support to obtain needed documentation for eligibility determination assessments, explain services and supports, complete a service coordination assessment, monitor timelines of PASRR cases, and prepare consumer records for referral to appropriate departments following determination of eligibility. The PASRR Evaluator may also be asked to assist with training new PASRR staff as needed. The evaluator serves as a liaison between The Harris Center ID Elig. & referring entities for questions/concerns regarding PASRR. Travel and flexible work hours are required.

Your role in action:

• Assists with training PASRR Eligibility Coordinators.
• May provide training refreshers to referring entities seeking guidance regarding PASRR.
• Monitors TMHP and SFAX for PASRR notifications
• Obtains HIPAA consents
• Completes and submits PASRR evaluations, which includes face-to-face meetings with
  persons in nursing facilities, hospitals, homes, etc.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings (IDT)
• Documents services provided in The Harris Center data systems
• Reviews medical and mental health records as well as HHSC databases for diagnostic
  information
• Daily traveling to and from facilities and homes throughout Harris County.
• Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

What qualifications will you need:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent. Bachelors degree required, preferably in the social sciences 

Experience:

• Must have 1 year of experience working directly with persons with developmental disabilities. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication
• Works with consumers, family members, visitors and fellow employees in a manner that demonstrates
  knowledge of cultural diversities.
• Proficient in common computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent customer service skills.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position #6562.

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential. Every employee plays a role in suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.