Youth CANS Assessment Specialist — Behavioral Health

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

Job summary

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

The role requires coordinating with families, providers and community partners, documenting findings, and ensuring timely access to coordinated care while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Travel within designated service areas is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Ohio CANS certification within 21 days.
• 2–3 years of experience in community mental health or related human services setting.
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations, HIPAA, and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CANS assessments for birth through age 21 in virtual, home, school, and community settings.
• Coordinate with families, providers, and community partners to plan care.
• Maintain accurate documentation; ensure compliance with OhioRISE and state requirements.
• Maintain records in EHR and CANS portal.
• Travel within designated service areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed care

Family systems

Medicaid billing

Confidentiality

Safety compliance

Medicaid regulations

Transportation access

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Deadline management

Internet-based office

Reliable internet

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio CANS certification within 21 days

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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

The role requires coordinating with families, providers and community partners, documenting findings, and ensuring timely access to coordinated care while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Travel within designated service areas is expected.