Why join Maximus?

• Remote Work – work from your home office in some of our positions!
• Flexibility – everyone needs work/life balance!
• Competitive Salary – we’ve got that!
• Insurance – numerous plans available for you!
• Retirement – prepare for your future!
• Paid Time Off – we all need time to refresh & recharge!
• Wellness Programs – support your physical, emotional, and financial wellness!
• Discounts – save time and money!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employ a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to all assessment and clinical activities
• Review all referral information and supporting document available in Maximus’ database prior to completing the interviews.
• Identify and obtain required Release of Information from parent(s) or legal guardian in accordance with contract requirements and State regulations
• Schedule and conduct clinical interviews via face-to-face or Zoom (based on pandemic and related guidelines). First interview must occur within 7 days of referral receipt.
• Complete CANS assessment in RCR system
• Complete Supplemental Clinical questions in Assessment Pro
• Complete assessment report, applying clinical decision-making model to make clinical recommendations for level of care and services and submit to Quality Clinician
• Consult Lead Quality Clinician or other supervisory or medical staff when indicated
• Required travel using personal motor vehicle
• Complete other job duties as assigned or necessary

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services, healthcare or closely related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience working directly with children or adolescents with a behavioral health diagnosis
• CANS certification or the ability to complete and maintain CANS certification (Recertification is required annually)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of diverse cultures and issues, with the ability to incorporate special needs into assessment decisions
• Working knowledge and understanding of behavioral health and medical diagnoses, child welfare and development, and prescribed medications
• Ability to multitask while effectively performing job duties, which include prioritizing tasks and ensuring all voice mail and email messages are monitored and responded to within 2 hours of receipt
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with referral sources (case managers, probation officers, hospital staff, physicians, community service workers, etc.), state contract officers, and coworkers while seeking or providing information
• Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions for supporting an excellent written assessment for QRTP determination
• Intermediate computer skills with experience in word processing, email, and spreadsheets (Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel preferred)

• Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment.
• Reliable high-speed internet service with 25 Mbps download speed (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net