CANS Assessment Associate

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kentucky is seeking a qualified CANS assessor to conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth in virtual, home, school, and community settings. The role requires knowledge of Medicaid, OhioRISE pathways, HIPAA, and strong collaboration with families, clinical staff, and partners to translate findings into next steps.

You will maintain accurate records in EHRs, travel within service areas, and uphold confidentiality and safety standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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 related human services setting.
• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and family systems.
• Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to safety rules, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and compliance.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Auto insurance coverage.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment.
• Maintain high-speed internet connection.

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 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

Skills

CANS assessment proficiency

Trauma-informed care

Family systems knowledge

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance

Medicaid billing

Reliability/transportation

Internet-based office work

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

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.