Clinical Assessment Specialist

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.Preference for those who have the following license or credentials: 

             o Physician Assistants (PA) 

             o Nurse Practitioners (NP) 

             o Registered Nurses (RN) 

             o Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) 

             o Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) 

             o 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

72K-78K

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.