CANS Assessment Associate

We are seeking a CANS Assessment Associate
Southeastern, OH

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Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to their needed resources. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services – working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. Our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

The CANS Assessor conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth to identify strengths, needs, and appropriate levels of care. This position serves as a key resource within the organization by completing Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments, coordinating with families, providers, and community partners, and connecting youth to appropriate services and specialty programs. The CANS Assessment Associate maintains accurate documentation, ensures compliance with state and agency requirements, and fosters collaborative relationships to support timely access to coordinated behavioral health care.

The pay range for this position is $19.00-$22.26 per hour based on experience, education, and/or licensure.

• 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 the organization and OhioRISE referral pathways and specialty program offerings including but not limited to 1915C waivers, YFC/Ifast/IHBT, and QRTP requests
• 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
• Utilizes databases and Electronic Health Record?systems?for?accurate?client documentation??
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines
• Travels within designated service areas
• All other duties as assigned

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer is required
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times is required

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is 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 is required

• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written is required
• Advanced organizational skills are required
• Knowledge of child and adolescent behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and family systems is required
• Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions is required
• Ability to?maintain?confidential information?is?required?
• Ability to adhere to all safety, rules, regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and compliance requirements is?required?
• Access to reliable transportation?is?required?
• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required
• An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is required
• Ability to manage deadlines within a fast-paced, high-volume environment is required
• Ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment is required
• Ability to maintain high-speed internet connection is required