CANS Assessment Associate

About the role

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization serving Southeastern and Central Ohio. We provide comprehensive behavioral health and other services, collaborating with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities.

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 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

Requirements

• Education: A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in community mental health, child welfare, or a closely related human services setting is required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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 is required; 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
• Physical Requirements: 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

Qualifications

• Current Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within the first 21 days of employment

Skills

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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.