Long-Term Care Assessor - Hybrid / Central IL

Description & Requirements

Maximus is hiring a Long-Term Care Assessor in Central Illinois. This role is ideal for candidates who reside in or near Peoria or Decatur and are comfortable traveling throughout Central Illinois.

About the Role

This opportunity is ideal for candidates who enjoy working independently, building meaningful connections with individuals, and making a direct impact in their community. The Clinical Assessments Coordinator will support the Illinois SALT (Screening Assessment for Long-Term Settings) program, conducting in-person continued stay assessments to ensure individuals receiving long-term care services continue to receive the support they need.

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.
• Performs 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Qualifications

High School Degree or equivalent required.

Skills

• Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Work, Excel, Outlook).

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement and regional travel within Central Illinois
• Opportunity to leverage your clinical expertise in a community-based setting

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is not specified in the job posting.