Clinical Assessor Long-Term Care - (Hybrid Remote- North Central Illinois)

Maximus is hiring a Clinical Assessment Coordinator to support the Illinois SALT (Screening Assessment for Long-Term Settings) Program. In this role, you will conduct in-person follow-up assessments with individuals residing in nursing facilities to ensure they are receiving the services, supports, and care appropriate to their needs. This position plays a critical role in helping individuals access and maintain long-term care services while ensuring all work is completed in accordance with program guidelines, quality standards, and confidentiality requirements. This role combines clinical assessment responsibilities with administrative duties, requiring strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, traveling regularly within the community, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with behavioral health and long-term care needs.

This position involves traveling up to 80% throughout North Central Illinois, just outside of Dekalb and southeast of Rockford, as well as Boone County, McHenry County, Kane County, Kendall County, LaSalle County, Lee County, Dekalb, Winnebago, and Ogle County.

This position does not require a license.

About the program

We have contracted with the State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) to manage the assessment process for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I screens and completing Level II Serious Mental Illness (SMI) evaluations for individuals applying to, or residing in, Medicaid-certified nursing facilities. Other services include Follow Up Visits; admissions support for Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRF) and Supported Living Programs (SLP) settings and Colbert Dementia Review.

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.

- 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete medical and/or behavioral health assessments that are typically routine using standardized tools and criteria in accordance with contract requirements; escalate complex or non-standard cases that fall outside defined protocols.
- Conduct on-site, video, and/or telephonic assessments based on program requirements to determine an individual's needs for services and supports, eligibility, and level of care based on established guidelines, seeking guidance from senior staff as needed.
- Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies; ensure accurate and consistent documentation of assessment outcomes.
- Travel to client, consumer or program locations to perform in-person assessments exceeding 50% of the workweek in support of program delivery.

- High school diploma or GED required and 2+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Travel on-site to client, consumer or program locations for more than 50% per workweek required; specific travel requirements based on program contract requirements.

- Master’s degree in social work, Mental Health or related field
- Minimum (2) years' experience in mental health, social services or related field.
- Knowledge of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and the populations served.
- Highly skilled using Microsoft office and other applications

Preferred Requirements

- Experience in case management or conducting assessments.

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

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.