Maximus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages participants through their period of participation in the Program by monitoring overall program compliance, oversight of recovery activities, recommendations for treatment, and liaison with the Board.

- Conducts remote, telephonic assessment and reassessments of healthcare professional licensees to evaluate their status, overall compliance with program requirements, and progress in recovery.

- Contacts the participant, the appropriate Board/Committee (or their designee) or treatment providers, facilities and labs in response to participant non-compliance with the Program Agreement.

- Meets with applicant/participant telephonically weekly until seen by Review Committee, and monthly thereafter, to review compliance and progress in recovery.

- Responds to incoming calls on the toll-free line, as needed, and after-hour, weekend, and holiday calls on a rotating basis with other Program staff.

- Evaluates incoming information submitted by treatment providers, facilities, participants, and labs to monitor participant's progress and compliance with the Program Agreement.

- Reviews data in the History and Profile (H&P) reports to ensure accuracy prior to submission to Program Managers (PMs).

- Works on issues where analysis of situation and of data requires review of relevant factors: Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

- Engages in quality assurance monitoring and evaluation for the Program, as necessary.

- Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Behavioral Science, or related field strongly preferred.
- 1 - 3 years of experience in a behavioral health care setting related to chemical dependency, recovery, and/or mental illness required.

- Prefer candidate to hold current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License to practice within the Program state with appropriate credentials.

- Required to hold a current and unrestricted clinical license (RN, LCSW, MFT, or similar clinical license).

- Three years of experience, and high degree of comfort, working in treatment of substance abuse and/or mental illness settings required.

- Two to three years of experience in case management preferred, preferably in a mental health/substance abuse setting. No disciplinary action against license.

- Must have Class C Driver's License, reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, and ability to defray expenses while traveling throughout the State in a dependable and punctual manner.

- Must have computer literacy, including a strong working knowledge of Word and Excel.

- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.

- Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously.

- Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.

Preferred Requirements

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

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.