CANS Assessment Specialist — Youth & Family

Integratedservice; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,665; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K w/ Employer Match

EAP

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) in Southeast Ohio is seeking a CANS Assessment Associate to conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional‑age youth across home, school, virtual, and community settings.

You will coordinate with families and providers, document accurately in the EHR, ensure HIPAA compliance, and connect youth to appropriate services while maintaining timely access to coordinated care. Travel within designated areas is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within 21 days.
• Experience in community behavioral health or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CANS assessments for youth in home, school, virtual and community settings.
• Learn OhioRISE referral pathways and program offerings.
• Maintain accurate records in EHR/CANS portal per rules.
• Collaborate with families, clinicians and partners on assessment findings.
• Build relationships with referral systems and partners in care.
• Use databases/EHR systems for proper client documentation.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and safety guidelines.
• Travel within designated service areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed care

Medicaid billing

Confidentiality

Transportation access

Driver's license

Internet access

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio CANS certification within 21 days

Job description

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) in Southeast Ohio is seeking a CANS Assessment Associate to conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional‑age youth across home, school, virtual, and community settings.

You will coordinate with families and providers, document accurately in the EHR, ensure HIPAA compliance, and connect youth to appropriate services while maintaining timely access to coordinated care. Travel within designated areas is required.