Description
Maximus is hiring a Long-Term Care Assessor in Central Illinois.
Are you a healthcare professional who enjoys working independently, building meaningful connections with individuals, and making a direct impact in your community? Maximus is seeking a Clinical Assessments Coordinator to support the Illinois SALT (Screening Assessment for Long-Term Settings) program throughout Central Illinois.
In this field-based role, you'll conduct in-person continued stay assessments that help ensure individuals receiving long-term care services continue to receive the support they need. Your work will play a critical role in maintaining access to services that promote health, independence, and quality of life.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who reside in or near Peoria or Decatur and are comfortable traveling throughout Central Illinois. Daily travel is required, with approximately 40% of visits occurring in the Peoria area and 60% in the Decatur area.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Meaningful, mission-driven work that directly impacts vulnerable populations
- Consistent weekday schedule with no bedside care responsibilities
- Combination of independent field work and professional clinical assessment responsibilities
- Mileage reimbursement and regional travel within Central Illinois
- Opportunity to leverage your clinical expertise in a community-based setting
- At Maximus, our work matters. We are committed to supporting employees with benefits and resources that help them succeed both professionally and personally
Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee recognition programs
- Wellness resources and employee discount programs
- Professional development, training, and workshop opportunities
- Reimbursement for eligible licensure and certification renewals
If you're passionate about helping others while utilizing your clinical knowledge in a role focused on assessment, compliance, and care continuity, we encourage you to apply.
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
- 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:
- 5 or more years of experience working with adults in a mental health setting
- Clinical licensure (LPN, RN, LCSW or related license)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
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
