Assessment Specialist

CareStar, Inc; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers a supportive learning environment. As an Assessment Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in improving lives through community-based assessments and interventions. This position provides the opportunity to work remotely while engaging with diverse populations. You'll benefit from a comprehensive package that includes competitive salary, shared ownership through an employee stock plan, and a robust benefits offering. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote working opportunities

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacations and holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience with chronic conditions or 3+ years with severe mental illness.
• Knowledge of issues affecting individuals with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide recommendations for eligibility.
• Complete in-home visits and document all interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Community Resources

Documentation Skills

Knowledge of Medicare

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Assessment Specialist - Shawnee and Surrounding Counties

Ready to join a growing company whose work profoundly impacts people’s lives in their community, who offers an excellent learning environment, opportunities to advance and the ability to work alongside talented business leaders/professionals? CareStar, Inc. is currently seeking an Assessment Specialist in the Clinical Department to conduct assessments using program and CareStar identified tools and processes. The Assessment Specialist will provide recommendations for eligibility per program and CareStar guidelines.

THE POSITION

CareStar is looking for motivated individuals who/to:

• Possesses a Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; or Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• Possesses a minimum of one-year post degree experience working with individuals with diagnosed chronic conditions and/or minimum of three years’ post degree experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Knowledge of issues affecting people with severe and persistent mental illness and community-based interventions/resources for those individuals.
• Maintains and builds knowledge of the State and program requirements.
• Completes in-home visits to assess for eligibility for specified program and conducts safety assessments, in compliance with CareStar and department guidelines.
• Documents all applicant and case-related contacts and interventions in applicants record per agency and CareStar policy, including standards of content and timeliness.
• Provides assistance with community resource referrals as appropriate.
• Effective interpersonal (oral and written) skills to interact professionally and ethically with all age groups from a diverse population, including differing intellectual, cultural, ethnic, psycho-social and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Maintains and builds on knowledge of Medicare, third-party payers, community resources, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
• Understands and complies with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
• Follows the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.

THE LOCATION

This position is open in Shawnee County and is responsible for covering the surrounding counties.

THE COMPANY

CareStar was founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio with the mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives. We continue to be an industry leader in the field of Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment, Population Health Management and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Remote working opportunities.
• Shared ownership benefit through the CareStar Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Competitive salary based upon experience, education and knowledge.
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution.
• Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year.

Come be part of a team that values and challenges you! If these responsibilities, qualifications and benefits catch your interest, apply today at CareStar’s Career page at www.carestar.com /careers.

This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications