Clinical Assessor – Northern Illinois, Lake County

Maximus

Clinical Assessor conducting Illinois SALT and Medicaid long-term-care assessments for Maximus. Evaluating care needs through in-person, video, and telephonic visits across Northern Illinois and Lake County.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRockford • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting medical and behavioral health assessments, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and Person First standards. Proficient in data collection and analysis, with a strong understanding of community support programs and mental health diagnoses.

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Clinical ExperienceMental Health AssessmentsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCommunity Support Programs KnowledgeData Collection and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Medical AssessmentsBehavioral Health AssessmentsLong-Term Care AssessmentLevel of Care EvaluationData CollectionProblem DefinitionFact EstablishmentValid Conclusion Drawing

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

HIPAA CompliancePerson First StandardsSALT ProgramPASRR Level I ScreensLevel II SMI Evaluations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete medical and/or behavioral health assessments within contract requirements
Conduct on-site, video call, and/or telephonic assessments to determine individuals' needs for services and supports, eligibility, level of care, or related outcomes
Conduct in-person follow-up visits to ensure individuals receive needed services and support
Perform duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies and procedures
Travel as required by program contract requirements
Support the Illinois SALT program's assessment process for PASRR Level I screens and Level II SMI evaluations
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Degree or equivalent required
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required
Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health, or related field
Minimum 3 years of post-graduate experience conducting mental health or medical assessments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Willingness and ability to travel up to 85% of the time for in-person assessments in Northern Illinois and Lake County
Knowledge of 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
Minimum 3 years of post-graduate experience working with adult populations in mental health preferred
This position does not require a license
Minimum 20 Mbps download speeds/50 Mbps for shared internet connectivity
Minimum 5 Mbps upload speeds
Private and secure workspace

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/Life Balance Support
Performance-based bonuses
Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance, and partially funded HSA
Life insurance benefits
Auto, home, renter's, and pet insurance discounts
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
Paid time off, holidays, and extended sick leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness
Employee recognition platform
Tuition reimbursement
Employee perks and discounts
Maximus Wellness Program and resources
Professional development through training programs, workshops, and conferences
Company-issued computer equipment
Reliable high-speed internet service
Private and secure workspace