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Job Summary:
- Acentra Health is seeking clinical assessors statewide in North Carolina for an exciting opportunity. You work out of your home office and travel to assessment locations in your region. Under the Personal Care Services (PCS) program, services are provided to NC Medicaid Beneficiaries who have a medical condition, cognitive impairment, or disability who demonstrate unmet needs for hands-on assistance with qualifying activities of daily living (ADLs). The PCS Assessor is responsible for the completion of needs-based eligibility determinations for North Carolinians who are applying for these Medicaid-funded personal care services provided in their home or in adult care or supervised living homes.
- Under the Community Alternatives (CAP) Program, home and community-based waivers provide cost-neutral alternatives to institutionalization for Beneficiaries, in specified target populations, who would be at risk for institutionalization if specialized Waiver services are not available. Services are intended for situations where no household member, relative, caregiver, landlord, community agency, volunteer agency, or third-party payer is able or willing to meet the assessed and required medical, psychosocial, and functional needs of the approved CAP Beneficiary.
- The CAP/PCS Assessor is responsible for completion of needs-based assessments of level of care (LOC) to allow targeted individuals to remain in or return to a home and community-based setting. Assessments are generally performed in the beneficiary’s primary residence.
- Position is hybrid. Candidates should be based within Forsyth County of North Carolina (Winston-Salem, NC & surrounding cities) to be able to cover the field work involved.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts assessment to determine whether the beneficiary meets the conditions and criteria for PCS eligibility, using state-approved standardized assessment tool(s).
- Ensures that PCS are provided on a "needs basis" in quantities appropriate to the Beneficiary's unmet need for services based on the severity of their medical condition, functional disability, physical, or cognitive impairment.
- Ensures that the privacy and dignity of individuals receiving assessment for PCS is maintained at the highest standards.
- Ensures that new, expedited, annual, change of status, mediation/appeals, reconsideration review, and derivative assessments are conducted within established timeframes.
- Include an interview with family members and informal caregivers who are present at the time of the assessment.
- Provide the Beneficiary with guidance and assistance, as necessary, to select PCS providers.
- Conduct service plan reviews as needed.
- Submit the completed assessments using state-approved interface
- Participate in the Beneficiary’s mediation and appeal processes.
- Respond to state inquiries regarding assessments conducted.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conduct case consultations/peer reviews/internal auditing as assigned.
- Provide assessments for initial eligibility determinations for an applicant to participate in a 1915(c) HCBS program, and, when applicable, annual and change of status assessments for participant currently participating in a 1915(c) HCBS program, using state-approved standardized assessment tool(s).
- Ensures that CAP services are provided on a "needs basis" in quantities appropriate to the Beneficiary's unmet need for services based on the severity of their medical condition, functional disability, physical, or cognitive impairment.
- Ensures that the privacy and dignity of individuals receiving assessment for CAP participation is maintained at the highest standards.
- Consult, when necessary, with the Beneficiary’s selected case management entity to generate an approvable service plan.
- Ensure that the randomly selected Service Plan completed by the Beneficiary’s assigned case management entity is appropriate to the Beneficiary’s unmet need for services, based on the severity of their medical condition, functional disability, physical, or cognitive impairment.
- Include an interview with family members and informal caregivers who are present at the time of the assessment.
- Submit the completed assessments using state-approved interface
- Participate in the Beneficiary’s mediation and appeal processes.
- Respond to state inquiries regarding assessments conducted.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conduct case consultations/peer reviews/internal auditing as assigned.
- Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.
- Registered Nurse (NC or Compact license)
- Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
- This position requires travel up to a 60 mile radius.
- Experience with community-based individuals needing personal assistance with ADL and IADL tasks is highly preferred.
- Experience conducting PCS assessments highly preferred.
- 2+ years of home healthcare experience preferred.
- 2+ years of directly-related experience (preferably case management) in the health or medical field, directly related to homecare, long-term care, or personal care is preferred.
- Experience conducting HCBS waiver assessments highly preferred.
- Knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy (Clinical Policy) 3L and PCS Program Provider Manual
- Knowledge of standards of practice related to Medicaid-funded Personal Care Services, home and community-based services (HCBS) programs, and EPSDT.
- Knowledge and understanding of public sector services and supports.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to utilize computer equipment and web-based software to conduct work.
- Ability to interact with various office staff as needed to support necessary workflows.
- Ability to interact with healthcare professionals, patients, their families and other supports.
- Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups through spoken, written and electronic media.
- Ability to attend to detail, effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to work independently without a high degree of supervision.
- Develops level of care recommendations based upon clinical evaluations.
- Participates in training of PCS stakeholders as needed.
- Ability to use person-centered thinking, planning, and have competency in awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Policy 3K-1 and 3K-2, and 42 CFR Part 441 Subpart G, 42 CFR § 440.180.
- Knowledge of eligibility criteria for LOC and Waiver Participation.
- Knowledge of standards of practice related to Medicaid waivers, home and community-based services (HCBS) programs, EPSDT, medical fragility, and level of care determinations.
- Participates in training of CAP stakeholders as needed.
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You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.
Benefits
Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.
Thank You!
We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!
We are committed to providing a secure and positive hiring experience. Depending on the role, interviews may be conducted virtually, in person, or through a combination of both. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be asked to participate in identity verification measures to help ensure the integrity of the hiring process.
~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team
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EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
Experience in Lieu of Degree
For non-clinical roles, or when not required by the contract specifically, the Company acknowledges that practical, hands-on experience can provide skills and competencies equivalent to formal education. As such, in cases where a Bachelor's degree may be required, the Company will accept a minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. In instances where the candidate has an Associate's degree, the Company will accept a minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
Compensation
The pay for this position is listed below.
"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical assessor jobs.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active clinical license such as LCSW, LPC, LCPC, or equivalent state credential
- Experience administering standardized behavioral health or diagnostic assessment tools
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and treatment planning documentation
- Familiarity with utilization review criteria such as InterQual or Milliman
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for assessment documentation and reporting
Tips for Your Clinical Assessor Job Search
Tailor your resume to assessment tools
List the specific assessment instruments you've administered, such as PHQ-9, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, or LOCUS. Hiring managers scan for named tools, not general references to 'assessment experience,' so specificity wins you the first screening call.
Highlight your licensure status prominently
Place your clinical license type, state, and expiration date near the top of your resume. Many clinical assessor postings filter applicants by license before a human reviews the file, so burying this information costs you interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical assessor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by population served
Clinical assessor roles differ sharply depending on whether the population is pediatric, adult, geriatric, or forensic. Target postings that match the population you have documented hours with, since interviewers probe caseload specifics early in the process.
Prepare a structured case example for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a complex assessment from referral to disposition. Prepare one detailed example that covers your intake process, instruments used, clinical reasoning, and the outcome, so you can answer confidently without reconstructing it on the spot.
Negotiate your productivity standard before accepting
Many clinical assessor offers quote a caseload expectation or daily assessment target. Ask what that number has averaged over the past six months and whether it includes documentation time, so you have accurate information before you sign.
Clinical Assessor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical assessors?
Maximus, Acentra Health, and Epic Minds Therapy are hiring the most clinical assessors right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Maine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at behavioral health organizations, managed care companies, and hospital systems running inpatient admissions units.
How many clinical assessor jobs are remote?
About 96% of clinical assessor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth-based roles concentrated in utilization management and insurance pre-authorization reviews. Positions that require in-person crisis evaluation or community mobile assessments are almost always on-site, so the remote share varies considerably by specialization.
How do you become a clinical assessor?
Start by earning a master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology, then accumulate supervised clinical hours toward licensure in your state. Once licensed, seek positions that include structured assessment duties, build proficiency with diagnostic tools and documentation standards, and pursue additional training in any specialty area, such as substance use or forensic evaluation, that matches your target employers.
Can you get hired as a clinical assessor with little experience?
Some entry-level clinical assessor roles are open to newly licensed clinicians, particularly at community mental health centers and crisis stabilization units that provide structured orientation and supervision. Emphasize any practicum or internship hours spent conducting intakes or diagnostic interviews, name the specific instruments you used, and apply to postings that explicitly list supervision as a benefit rather than expecting independent practice from day one.
What does the clinical assessor interview process look like?
Most clinical assessor interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a clinical panel interview where you walk through an assessment case and answer scenario-based questions about diagnosis, documentation, and disposition. Some employers add a written exercise or ask you to review a mock case file. Interviewers typically probe your diagnostic reasoning, familiarity with assessment instruments, and experience with the population the role serves.
Where can I find and apply to clinical assessor jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical assessor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your license type, specialization, and location, then apply directly to each listing that matches your background.
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