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 supports 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.

What you will do:

• 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.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent. Bachelors degree required, preferably in the social sciences
• Must have 1 year of experience working directly with persons with developmental disabilities.
• 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 else you should know:

This posting is associated with positions #7601 and 9256

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development.

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

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 provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 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 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 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.