Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Conduct face to face biopsychosocial assessment to determine Functional Capacity Outcome (FCO)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gather and review supporting documentation in preparation of assessment

• Complete clinical assessment and re-assessments within required turnaround times
• Collect data, define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions for supporting a superior written rationale for review determination.
• Attends and participates in scheduled contract, committee, and all-staff meetings
• Uses independent clinical judgment to make defensible assessment decisions
• Collaborates with client on program needs to achieve desired outcomes
• Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies and procedures
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature, with responsibilities easily learned on the job.
• Communicates routine information in a clear and accurate way with internal & external contacts

Skills/Experience:

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with persons with a variety of physical and behavioral health needs; required.

· Working knowledge of the SSA Sequential Evaluation process

· Ability to perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines and company policies

· Working knowledge and understanding of behavioral health diagnoses, psychotropic medications, medical diagnoses, and prescribed medications

· Acquires job skills and learns applicable policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.

· Able to read, understand & perform assignments within prescribed guidelines.

· Excellent knowledge of diverse cultures and issues, with the ability to incorporate special needs into utilization review decisions

· Excellent ability to multitask while effectively performing job duties, which include prioritizing tasks; ensure all voice mail and email messages are monitored and responded to within 2 business hours of receipt

· Ability to work independently, as well as within a team while exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to interact professionally and collegially with providers (hospital & nursing facility, physicians, community service workers, etc.), state contract officers, and coworkers while seeking or providing information

· Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions for supporting a superior written rationale for review determination

· Excellent computer skills with experience in word processing, email, and spreadsheets {Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel preferred)

· Ability to work with dual computer monitors, research information on the internet, utilize company resources/ tools stored on various systems

Education Required: Master’s degree; required in Health, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.

Candidates must have the current and appropriate license(s) in the State of New York and be a Qualified Health Professional”

(QHP) consists of the following license or a certified health professional: Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) and/or other credentialed professionals as may be approved by HRA.

*Maximus follows all CDC guidelines.

*The position is an onsite position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.85 - $33.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jamaica, NY 11433: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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