Remote Licensed Clinical Assessor – Pediatrics

Maximus; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Licensed Clinical Assessor to perform pediatric clinical assessments by telephone in a fully remote role supporting the NH CAT program. You will evaluate needs, determine eligibility and level of care, and coordinate referrals for children and families with trauma-informed judgment and thorough documentation.

The position follows a Mon-Fri schedule in Eastern Time with occasional after-hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Current and Active CANS certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Current residency in New Hampshire.
• Experience with DCS/DCYF or inpatient/outpatient psychiatric, group home, or residential care settings.
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments for children and adolescents.
• Experience supporting child-serving systems (mental health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, education, healthcare).
• Knowledge of New Hampshire behavioral health systems and resources.
• Active NH independent clinical licensure (LICSW/LCSW/LCMHC/LMFT) or comparable Independently Practicing clinician.

Responsibilities

• Complete medical and/or behavioral health assessments using standardized tools and criteria per contract requirements; escalate complex cases.
• Conduct on-site, video, and telephonic assessments to determine services, eligibility, and level of care based on guidelines.
• Ensure documentation complies with HIPAA and confidentiality policies.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Clinical judgment

Documentation skills

Behavioral health assessment

Education

Active clinical licensure (LICSW/LCSW/LCMHC/LMFT)

Tools

CANS certification

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Licensed Clinical Assessor to perform pediatric clinical assessments by telephone in a fully remote role supporting the NH CAT program. You will evaluate needs, determine eligibility and level of care, and coordinate referrals for children and families with trauma-informed judgment and thorough documentation.

The position follows a Mon-Fri schedule in Eastern Time with occasional after-hours as needed.