Behavioral Health Assessor Social Worker (LCPC / LCSW)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
As a Clinical Assessor, you will use your clinical expertise to evaluate level-of-care (LOC) criteria and support informed, person-centered determinations. This role focuses on conducting behavioral health assessments, contributing to eligibility decisions, and supporting individuals in remaining in or transitioning back to home and community-based settings. Your clinical judgment will ensure consistent, well-documented outcomes aligned with program requirements.

This full-time, remote position requires a Maine license and offers the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in support of statewide healthcare programs.
Job Responsibilities

• Conduct or support behavioral health assessments for pediatric populations, including evaluating functional needs, risk factors, and clinical history.
• Contribute to level-of-care determinations and eligibility decisions for moderate to high-intensity behavioral health services.
• Review and synthesize clinical, behavioral, and psychosocial information to support comprehensive assessment outcomes and care planning.
• Review assigned cases for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in alignment with program requirements and regulatory standards.
• Manage daily caseload and prioritize work to meet established turnaround times.
• Apply clinical guidelines and criteria to support consistent, well-documented determinations.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Stay current on clinical standards, regulatory updates, and review criteria.
• Communicate with providers as needed to clarify information and support issue resolution.
• Handle a variety of review types based on business needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient workflow and consistent outcomes.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Follow all company policies, including strict adherence to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted LCPC or LCSW license.
• Must hold an active license in the State of Maine.
• Experience with medical record review and clinical documentation.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting public sector or government healthcare programs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a remote, production-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based systems.

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