Wyoming Department of Family Services requires that every child/adolescent in the care and custody of the Department of Family Services (DFS) will have an independent assessment prior to admission to a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) per the Families First Prevention Services Act. The Qualified Individual Assessor will conduct Initial Qualified Individual Assessments (QIAs) and provide level of care recommendations to DFS upon review of the youth's medical records, interview of collateral contacts, interview of youth and guardian, and completion of a Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment. The QI will also assist with administrative duties required for oversight and management of contract requirements, to include data entry, assessment submission, monitoring of timelines, and participation in team meetings as needed.

• Determine if the needs of youth referred for assessment by DFS can be met with family members or through placement in a less restrictive setting. Level of care recommendations must ensure the least restrictive placement environment for the child and be consistent with short and long-term goals for the child, as specified in the permanency plan for the child.


• Document short and long-term mental health and behavioral goals for each youth within the Qualified Individual Assessment.


• Conduct interview of youth and guardian at a time and location convenient for them.


• Maintain timely submission of all assessments in compliance with contract requirements. Proactively notify leadership of any potential barriers to timely submission of assessments to allow for request of administrative extension of timeline as needed.


• Complete administrative tasks to include data entry of new referrals in internal database and submission of completed Initial assessments as a back-up to other team members, as needed.

Responsibilities
Must have knowledge of operational concepts, practices, and procedures.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be well organized with attention to detail.
Must have ability to multi-task with varied timelines.
Must be able to work independently and have strong organization and planning skills.
Must be able to meet production goals with high degree of accuracy.
Flexibility to rapidly changing business demands.
Must be results oriented individual with desire and strong work ethic.
Proficiency with MS Office suite such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.
Ability to adapt to different healthcare market segments.
Must be able to maintain confidential information and use discretion in handling operations.
Ability to research, obtain, coordinate, and integrate feedback and directions from diverse operational groups and organizations into a written product.

General Job Information

Title
Qualified Individual Assessor, Wyoming

Grade
21

Work Experience - Required
Behavioral Health

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required
Bachelor's

Education - Preferred
Master's

License and Certifications - Required

License and Certifications - Preferred
CANS - Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths - Enterprise

Salary Range

Salary Minimum:
$45,655
Salary Maximum:
$68,485

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.