Clinical Assessments Coordinator - (Remote)

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Assessment Coordinator with a Master's level Qualified Mental Health license to assist with two of our programs. They will perform the South Dakota Level 2 PASRR assessments and develop clear, thorough summaries to determine nursing home placement eligibility. This role will also support the North Dakota Children's Treatment Services Level of Care program by reviewing medical records and interview findings, scoring the CANS assessment, and writing extensive individualized outcome reports.

If you have strong written and verbal communication skills and are passionate about making a meaningful impact through clinical evaluations, we invite you to apply!

This is a fully remote role with no travel or on-site requirements.

The position requires a license in South Dakota, or candidates must be willing to obtain South Dakota endorsement.

About this program:

South Dakota Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)

Maximus has been contracted to review all Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) positive Level I screens for all individuals who are applying to or residing in Medicaid-certified nursing homes and complete Level II evaluations for individuals confirmed or suspected to have mental illness.

North Dakota Children's Treatment Services Level of Care Determinations

Maximus has been contracted by the state of North Dakota's Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement and manage its Children's Treatment Services Level of Care (LOC) Determinations. The role of Maximus in this partnership is to determine the use of residential and enhanced foster care services for eligible children and youth.

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.

- •Licensures and Certifications-Maximus assumes the expenses associated with renewing licenses and certifications for its employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Review requests for services including admission, discharges and continued stays for adherence to clinical criteria, state and federal policy, and related requirements.

- Issue approvals, denials or recommendations based on contract requirements.

- Identify need for additional clinical documentation or consultation.

- Complete documentation of activities within contract systems.

- Communicate with providers, individuals and their designees, or state workers as required.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Responsible for reviewing documentation and/or assessments and applying clinical criteria to complete determinations, approvals or recommendations.

Minimum Requirements

**********Minimum Requirements:
- Master's degree required
- Current LCSW or LMSW with license valid in the state of practice is required
- Education and licensure requirements are based on program contract requirements and are outlined in job posting

- Masters Degree

- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credentials, such as Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Psychiatrist, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

- Minimum 2 years' experience in mental health settings

- Minimum 2 years' experience working with the elderly or older adult population

- 4 years experience in child welfare, including work in clinical settings with children, providing direct services, therapy, foster care, adoptive care, treatment planning, or case management

- 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

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to work independently and meet timelines

- Must become Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certified within 2 weeks of hire.

Preferred Requirement

- Licensed QMHP in the state of South Dakota

-Preferred knowledge may include community support programs, long-term care assessment and level of care in medical, behavioral health or related programs

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

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EEO Statement


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.

Pay Transparency

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.

Minimum Salary


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24.00

Maximum Salary


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30.00