CANS Assessment Associate

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K w/ Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) seeks a CANS Assessment Associate to deliver comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth across home, school, and community settings in Ohio.

You will coordinate with families, providers, and partners, document findings in the EHR, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and state requirements while traveling within designated areas. Must have Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within 21 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within 21 days.
• 2-3 years in community mental health or related setting.
• Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive CANS assessments for youth birth through age 21 in various settings.
• Coordinate with families, providers, and partners to connect services.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EHR and CANS portal.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and professional ethical guidelines.
• Travel within designated service areas.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and community partners.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Advanced communication

Organizational skills

Child/adolescent behavioral health

Trauma-informed care

Family systems

Medicaid billing

Confidentiality

Safety compliance

Medicaid regulations

Transportation access

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Deadline management

Internet-based office

High-speed internet

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio CANS certification within 21 days

Job description

We are seeking a CANS Assessment Associate

Southeastern, OH

Join our team!

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to their needed resources. We serve Southeast and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services – working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. Our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

The CANS Assessor conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth to identify strengths, needs, and appropriate levels of care. This position serves as a key resource within the organization by completing Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments, coordinating with families, providers, and community partners, and connecting youth to appropriate services and specialty programs. The CANS Assessment Associate maintains accurate documentation, ensures compliance with state and agency requirements, and fosters collaborative relationships to support timely access to coordinated behavioral health care.

The pay range for this position is $19.00-$22.26 per hour based on experience, education, and/or licensure.

Essential Functions

• 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
• Utilizes databases and Electronic Health Record?systems?for?accurate?client documentation??
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines
• Travels within designated service areas
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Current Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within the first 21 days of employment

Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in community mental health, child welfare, or a closely related human services setting is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer is required
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times is required

Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package!

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

To learn more about our organization: https://ISBH.org/

OUR MISSION

Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES

• Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope
• Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve
• Wellbeing - We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well
• Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team
• Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.