Youth CANS Assessment Specialist

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

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health is seeking a CANS Assessment Associate based in southeastern Ohio to conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional‑age youth in virtual, home, school, and community settings.

You will coordinate with families, providers, and community partners, document accurately in the EHR, ensure compliance with HIPAA and OhioRISE requirements, and travel within designated areas as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within first 21 days of employment.
• 2–3 years of experience in community mental health or related setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of Medicaid compliance and privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive CANS assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional‑age youth in virtual, home, school, and community settings.
• Translate assessment findings and next steps to families, providers, and partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EHR and CANS portal per regulations.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, families, and partners to coordinate care.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral systems and collateral agents.
• Utilize electronic health records for client documentation and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Travel within designated service areas as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Child/Adolescent health

Trauma-informed care

Family systems

Medicaid billing

Confidentiality

Safety compliance

Medicaid regulations

Transportation

Driver’s license

Auto insurance

Deadline management

Internet tools

High-speed internet

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio CANS certification eligible

Job description

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health is seeking a CANS Assessment Associate based in southeastern Ohio to conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional‑age youth in virtual, home, school, and community settings.

You will coordinate with families, providers, and community partners, document accurately in the EHR, ensure compliance with HIPAA and OhioRISE requirements, and travel within designated areas as needed.