Maximus is currently hiring for a Clinical Assessment Coordinator. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator reviews assessments and clinical operations for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to contract clinical standards. Based on contract, you may be required to complete reports, recommendations, or eligibility determinations based on contract clinical standards. The incumbent will complete desk-based contract assessments as assigned.

Monday- Friday work schedule

This position is located in Cook County, IL and requires up to 90% travel throughout Cook County, IL.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for completing medical and/or behavioral health assessments within contract requirements

• Conducts on-site, video call and/or telephonic assessments to determine an individual’s needs for services and supports, eligibility, level of care or related outcome

• Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies and procedures

• Travel may be required based on program contract requirements

• Preferred knowledge may include community support programs, long-term care assessment and level of care in medical, behavioral health or related programs

• Regularly collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Provide excellent interpersonal and customer service

• Consistently exhibit organizational skills and attention to detail

• Work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced independent environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be located in Cook County, IL or immediate surrounding counties

• Minimum education of Master’s degree in mental health, social work, nursing, human services or related field required

• Minimum of four (4) years of mental health experience required

• Able to travel up 90% of the time to mental health facilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge and understanding of medical and/or behavioral health diagnoses and prescribed medications

• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Program requires persons in this position to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19

• Experience with SMHRF (Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities) Assessments preferred

• IM +CANS Certification preferred

  • If not currently certified, required to become certified within three weeks of employment start date

HOME OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

Some work may be completed from home after completed facility evaluations

• Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment

• Reliable high-speed internet service

  • Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity

  • Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

• Private and secure workspace

MAXIMUS INTRODUCTION

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com .

EEO STATEMENT

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We are proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

POSTED MAX - USD $29.00/Hr.

POSTED MIN - USD $17.45/Hr.

As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.