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.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Preferred knowledge may include community support programs, long-term care assessment and level of care in medical, behavioral health or related programs. 
- Knowledge and understanding of medical and/or behavioral health diagnoses and prescribed medications.
- Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

- Education and licensure requirements are based on program contract requirements and are outlined in job posting.
- High School Degree or equivalent required.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required.

- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting mental health or medical assessments
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with adult populations in a mental health setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Work, Excel, Outlook)
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 90% of the time to facilities in Central Illinois to conduct in-person interviews and assessments

Preferred Requirements:

Home Office Requirements:
 - Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment
 - Reliable high-speed internet service
 - Minimum 20 Mbps download speeds/50 Mbps for shared internet connectivity
 - Minimum 5 Mbps upload speeds
 - Private and secure workspace

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.