Clinical Assessment Coordinator - (Hybrid Remote - 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.
- 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.

- Conduct in-person onsite outreach interviews and transitional assessments using person-centered and motivational interviewing techniques

- Educate individuals about their rights, the Outreach & Assessment process, and what to expect in next steps

- Accurately document assessment findings, outcomes, and required data elements in program systems

- Maintain professionalism and strong customer service when working with individuals with complex medical, behavioral health, and social needs

- Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and Maximus confidentiality policies and procedures.

- Traveling as required based on program contract requirements.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or other highly related field, or equivalent

- Minimum of 5 years' experience working with individuals in long-term care settings and/or medical or mental health settings

- Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting medical and/or mental health assessments

- Willingness and ability to travel up to 85% throughout Cook County, Illinois.

Preferred Requirements:

- Familiarity with Medicaid, Long-term services and supports, or community-based programs

-Strong interviewing, documentation, and interpersonal skills

- Experience working with individuals with complex medical or behavioral health needs

- Ability to work independently in the field and manage a mobile schedule

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 suitable for confidential work.

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