Cans Assessor

POPPYS THERAPEUTIC CORNER LLC•Springdale, OH

6d•Remote

About The Position

Join Poppy's Therapeutic Corner, LLC as a CANS Assessor. While we proudly serve families across all of Ohio, we're currently focused on growing our team in the Greater Cincinnati area. In this flexible, contract-based role, you'll conduct Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments that help connect Ohio children and youth to the OhioRISE services they need. You'll be assigned assessments and complete them on your own schedule, making a real difference in young people's lives while enjoying the freedom to build your own week.

Requirements

Active Praed Foundation Ohio Children's Initiative CANS certification (required).
Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field — or at least 3 years of relevant experience in a clinical or therapeutic setting.
Enrolled Ohio Medicaid provider with the CANS Assessor specialty, or willingness to enroll.
Experience conducting assessments in a clinical or therapeutic setting.
Experience or strong interest in working with children and adolescents.
Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Self-directed, reliable, and able to manage assignments independently.
A compassionate demeanor and genuine commitment to client welfare.
Based in or able to serve the Greater Cincinnati area.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough, high-quality assessments using the Ohio Children's Initiative CANS tool.
Gather relevant information by engaging compassionately with children, youth, and their families.
Document assessment findings accurately in the CANS IT System.
Complete each assigned assessment within the designated timeframe (one week per assignment).
Submit assessments timely to support eligibility determinations and care planning.
Maintain compliance with all OhioRISE, Medicaid, and ethical guidelines.
Stay current on CANS best practices and any changes to assessment protocols.