Clinical Assessment Specialist

The Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Floating

Retirement plan 403(b)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Commuter Benefits

Life/Accident insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

The Fedcap Group seeks a Clinical Assessment Specialist (QHP) to evaluate participants for work readiness under the WeCARE program in New York. You will document findings and support eligibility determinations for disability benefits.

Join a multidisciplinary team, manage documentation in FedcapCARES and SEAMS, and coordinate with healthcare providers to optimize client outcomes. Fluency in English required; Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, health administration, nursing, social services, business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Orient WeCARE clients to the WeCARE Program, including all phases of the Clinical Assessment.
• Collect and file all pertinent documentation to support a complete Clinical Assessment.
• Review prior assessments, case notes, physicians' reports and other relevant documentation.
• Conduct participant interviews covering medical, mental health, housing, employment history, and supports.
• Review accommodations for participation and determine changes or new accommodations.
• Conduct sequential evaluation to determine potential SSI/SSDI eligibility.
• Assess and document functional capacity outcomes with justification for physician review.
• Explain how different determinations affect participation in WeCARE.
• Document services in Fedcap and HRA MIS (SEAMS and FedcapCARES).
• Escalate outreach for clients who miss appointments.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master's degree in public health, health administration, nursing, social services, or related field

Tools

SEAMS

FedcapCARES

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Qualified Health Professional (QHP), the Clinical Assessment Specialist is responsible for assessing a participant’s ability to engage in work activities.

Position Summary

As a Qualified Health Professional (QHP), the Clinical Assessment Specialist is responsible for assessing a participant’s ability to engage in work activities.

What You'll Do

• Orient WeCARE clients to the WeCARE Program, including all phases of the Clinical Assessment.
• Collect and scan to file all pertinent documentation to support a complete Clinical Assessment.
• Review and discuss previous clinical assessments, all other WeCARE assessment reports and case notes, treating physician medical reports and other pertinent documentation.
• Conduct participant interview reviewing all current life circumstances including, but not limited to, medical conditions, mental health conditions, substance use issues, domestic violence, education, employment history, housing, and family and social supports.
• Review for existing reasonable accommodations for participation in WeCARE and determine and document if accommodations need to be changed or added.
• Conduct a sequential evaluation to determine potential eligibility for SSI/SSDI federal disability benefits.
• Review all aspects of clinical assessment and supporting documentation to make determination of participant’s functional capacity outcome with justification or recommendations for further physician review.
• Explain the various functional capacity outcome determinations and how each impacts participation in WeCARE.
• Document client services and activities in Fedcap and HRA management information systems, including but not limited to SEAMS and FedcapCARES.
• Conduct escalating outreach for clients who fail to make appointments

You'll Be a Great Fit For This Role If

• A master’s degree from an accredited college in public health, health administration, nursing, social services, business administration, or a related field is required. In addition, HRA requires one of the following license or credentials:
  • Physician Assistants (PA)
  • Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) or LMSW
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
  • Physician (MD)
  • Other credentialed professionals subject to approval by HRA.
• 3 years of clinical experience working with adults with medical, mental health, and other barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
• Bilingual (English Spanish) candidates preferred.
• Compensation & Benefits
• $72K-$78K/Annual
• Benefits
  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Floating)
  • Retirement plan 403(b)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Life/Accident insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)