Regional Mental Health Assessor (Part-Time, Hybrid-Remote - Jeffersonville, IN)

MAXIMUS, Inc.•Jeffersonville, IN

68d•Hybrid

About The Position

Maximus is hiring Part -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.

Requirements

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
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, Outlook, Excel) and comfortable working with various digital tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal teams and external providers.
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

Nice To Haves

Certification or familiarity completing CANS assessments
Knowledge of state-specific wraparound services and supports
Familiarity with Person First standards and HIPAA compliance in healthcare settings
Additional certifications related to social work, healthcare, or human services are a plus

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

Benefits

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.

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