CANS Assessment Associate

Jobtailor; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ohio seeks a qualified behavioral health professional to conduct CANS assessments across virtual, home, school, and community settings for youth birth through age 21.

Responsibilities include coordinating referral pathways, documenting in EHR, collaborating with families and partners, and complying with HIPAA and Medicaid rules; travel within service areas is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years experience in community mental health, child welfare, or related human services.
• Ohio CANS certification current or able to certify within 21 days of employment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive CANS assessments for youth birth through age 21 in virtual, home, school, and community settings.
• Document and maintain accurate records in EHR and CANS portal per requirements.
• Collaborate with families, clinical staff, and community partners to translate assessment findings and next steps.
• Build collaborative relationships with referral systems and collateral agents in the CANS/OHIO RISE umbrella of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Family systems knowledge

Medicaid billing ability

Confidentiality

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive CANS assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional‐age youth (birth through age 21) in virtual, home, school, and community settings.
• Build and maintain knowledge of the organization and OhioRISE referral pathways and specialty program offerings including but not limited to 1915C waivers, YFC/Ifast/IHBT, and QRTP requests.
• Maintain accurate, timely records in the electronic health record and CANS portal in accordance with agency, state, and OhioRISE requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, families, and community partners to translate assessment findings and next steps.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with referral systems, community partners and collateral agents involved in the CANS or OhioRISE umbrella of care.
• Utilize databases and Electronic Health Record systems for accurate client documentation.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines.
• Travel within designated service areas.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Current Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within the first 21 days of employment.
• 2-3 years of experience in community mental health, child welfare, or a closely related human services setting is required.
• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written is required.
• Advanced organizational skills are required.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent behavioral health, trauma‑informed care, and family systems is required.
• Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions is required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information is required.
• Ability to adhere to all safety, rules, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and compliance requirements is required.
• Access to reliable transportation is required.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is required.
• Ability to manage deadlines within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment is required.
• Ability to operate in an Internet‑based, automated office environment is required.
• Ability to maintain high‑speed internet connection is required.