Licensed Clinical Assessor - (Remote)

Join Maximus as a Licensed Clinical Assessor and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. In this fully remote role supporting the New Hampshire Assessment for Treatment (NH CAT) program, you will conduct pediatric clinical assessments by telephone, helping ensure children and families receive appropriate support during challenging and often complex circumstances. You’ll bring a trauma-informed approach, strong clinical judgment, and excellent documentation skills while independently managing assessments, appointments, and referral-driven workloads. This is an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise, help individuals access the services they need, and contribute to a program dedicated to supporting children and families.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Occasional work outside standard hours may be required to accommodate family schedules, depending on business needs.

Why Maximus?

- Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!

- Competitive Compensation -Bonuses based on performance included!

- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.

- Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.

- Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

- Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.

- Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.

- Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.

- Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.

- Professional Development Opportunities-Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

- Licensures and Certifications-Maximus assumes the expenses associated with renewing licenses and certifications for its employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete medical and/or behavioral health assessments that are typically routine using standardized tools and criteria in accordance with contract requirements; escalate complex or non-standard cases that fall outside defined protocols.
- Conduct on-site, video, and/or telephonic assessments based on program requirements to determine an individual's needs for services and supports, eligibility, and level of care based on established guidelines, seeking guidance from senior staff as needed.
- Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies; ensure accurate and consistent documentation of assessment outcomes.

- Specific clinical license and experience requirements based on contract requirements.

- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another behavioral health-related discipline

- Active independent clinical licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or comparable independently practicing behavioral health clinician

- Employment is contingent upon successfully obtaining and maintaining all required New Hampshire licensure, credentialing, and program approvals necessary to perform the duties of the position.

- Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with children, adolescents, youth, and/or families

- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Requirements

- Current and Active CANS certification or willingness to obtain upon hire

- Current residency in New Hampshire

- Previous experience working with DCS/DCYF or within inpatient psychiatric, outpatient psychiatric, group home, or residential care settings

- Experience conducting behavioral health assessments for children and adolescents

- Experience supporting child-serving systems, including mental health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, education, or healthcare programs

- Knowledge of New Hampshire behavioral health systems and community resources.

- Active New Hampshire independent clinical licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or comparable independently practicing behavioral health clinician

Home Office Requirements

- Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment

- Reliable high-speed internet service

- Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity

- Minimum 5 Mpbs 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.