Community-Based CANS Assessment Specialist

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Middleport (OH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,665; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health seeks a CANS Assessment Associate to conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments for youth in southeast Ohio, across virtual, home, school, and community settings. You will coordinate with families, providers, and community partners to connect youth with appropriate services and specialty programs.

The role requires maintaining detailed documentation, staying compliant with OhioRISE requirements, and traveling within the service area.

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 a closely related human services setting.

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 OhioRISE referral pathways and program offerings including 1915C waivers, YFC/Ifast/IHBT, and QRTP requests.
• Maintain accurate, timely records in the EHR and CANS portal per regulations.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, families, and partners to translate assessment findings and next steps.
• Travel within designated service areas and maintain compliance with HIPAA and safety guidelines.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Advanced organizational skills

Child and adolescent behavioral health

Medicaid billing

HIPAA compliance

Deadline management

Internet-based office tools

Reliability of transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within 21 days

Job description

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health seeks a CANS Assessment Associate to conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments for youth in southeast Ohio, across virtual, home, school, and community settings. You will coordinate with families, providers, and community partners to connect youth with appropriate services and specialty programs.

The role requires maintaining detailed documentation, staying compliant with OhioRISE requirements, and traveling within the service area.