CANS Assessment Specialist - Youth & Family Services

Integratedservice; Cambridge (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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

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

You will document findings, coordinate with families, providers, and community partners, and ensure timely access to coordinated behavioral health care, maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate EHR records.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within first 21 days of employment.
• 2–3 years of experience in community mental health, child welfare, or related human services setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CANS assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional‑age youth (birth through age 21) in virtual, home, school, and community settings.
• 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.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Family systems knowledge

Medicaid billing

HIPAA compliance

Transportation access

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Deadline management

Internet-based tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio CANS certification or able to certify within 21 days

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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

You will document findings, coordinate with families, providers, and community partners, and ensure timely access to coordinated behavioral health care, maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate EHR records.