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Clinical Assessment Coordinator- Hybrid Remote- Illinois (Peoria, Decatur, Kankakee)

Maximus is hiring a Clinical Assessment Coordinator to support the Illinois CACW (Centralized Assessments for Colbert & Williams). The Clinical Assessor will conduct in-person interviews and evaluations to determine the need for referrals to alternative services for individuals with special and complex needs. They will identify what the person may require to live in the community, assessing their needs, strengths, abilities, preferences, and whether they can safely and successfully transition to community living.

***This position requires daily travel throughout the Peoria, Decatur, and Kankakee areas in Illinois, area 85% of the time.

Why Maximus?\ - Work/Life Balance Support Flexibility tailored to your needs!\ - Competitive Compensation Bonuses based on performance included!\ - Comprehensive Insurance Coverage Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter\'s, and Pet insurance.\ - Future Planning Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.\ - Paid Time Off Package Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.\ - Holistic Wellness Support Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\ - Recognition Platform Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.\ - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives Join a workplace committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.\ - Tuition Reimbursement Invest in your ongoing education and development.\ - Employee Perks and Discounts Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.\ - Maximus Wellness Program and Resources Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.\ - Professional Development Opportunities-Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.\ - Licensures and Certifications-Maximus assumes the expenses associated with renewing licenses and certifications for its employees.

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 individuals 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\ - Excellent written and verbal communication skills\ - Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills\ - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite\ - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail\ - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment\ - Ability to work independently and meet timelines

Minimum Requirements\ - 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\ - LPN, RN, LCSW, or related licensure may be required based on contract requirements\ - Masters Degree in So ial Work, Mental Health or related degree program\ or\ - An active, unencumbered, and unrestricted State of Illinois or Compact RN or LPN license in lieu of a Masters degree\ - Minimum 5 years post-graduate work experience in the medical or mental health field or a combination of the two.\ - Minimum 3 years experience conducting mental health or medical assessments\ - Highly skilled using Microsoft office\ - Ability to travel on a daily basis, up to 85% of the time, to conduct in person assessments throughout the Peoria, Decatur, and Kankakee areas in Illinois

Preferred Skills:\ - Strong oral and written communication skills\ - Highly skilled at building rapport with individuals and staff\ - Ability to overcome barriers and objections to program participation

Home Office Requirements:\ - 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

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