Regional Mental Health Assessor; Part-Time, Hybrid-Remote – Columbus

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 time frames. 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.

• Responsible for completing medical and/or behavioral health assessments within contract requirements.
• Conduct 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.
• Perform 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.

• 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.
• Bachelor’s in health/social work/related field, or a master’s in any field.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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