Regional Mental Health Assessor (Full-Time, Hybrid-Remote - Lafayette, IN)

Description & Requirements

Maximus is hiring Full-Time Regional Assessors to join our team.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments for our Indiana Child Mental Health Wraparound (CMHW) program.

The successful candidate will ensure assessments, intake paperwork and program referrals are completed in accordance with state directives, MAXIMUS processes, and regulatory timeframes.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals access vital support services.

This position does not require a clinical license.

Note: This position will be working for Maximus through a 3rd party vendor

About the program

We are contracted with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) to begin management of the Statewide Child Mental Health Wraparound Access Site.

In this role, Maximus assessors will work with Indiana youth and their families to provide them with informational in-person consultations about available resources and where appropriate, administer assessments.

The State will review assessment results and make decisions about potential eligibility for various wraparound around services.

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

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

- Bachelor's in health/social work/related field, or a master's in any field

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the human services field

-Familiar with behavioral health diagnoses, psychotropic medications, and medical diagnoses.

- Ability to assess individual needs effectively and provide accurate counseling regarding available support options.

- Strong multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of tasks.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Out...