CANS Assessment Associate

Jobtailor; Logan (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a dedicated CANS Assessor to conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and transition-age youth across virtual, home, school, and community settings. You will work within OhioRISE programs, maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with families and clinical staff.

Ideal candidates hold Ohio CANS certification or can certify within 21 days, with 2–3 years in community mental health and strong organizational, communication, and Medicaid billing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within 21 days of employment.
• 2-3 years of experience in community mental health or related human services.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and compliance.
• Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and appropriate auto insurance.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment with reliable internet.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive CANS assessments for youth and young adults in various settings.
• Build knowledge of OhioRISE referral pathways and program offerings.
• Maintain accurate records in the EHR and CANS portal per requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, families, and partners to translate assessment findings.
• Foster relationships with referral systems and collateral agents involved in OhioRISE.
• Use databases and EHR systems for client documentation.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and follow safety and reporting requirements.
• Travel within designated service areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Family systems knowledge

Medicaid billing knowledge

Deadline management

Internet-based office work

Reliable internet

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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 are 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 is required.
• 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.