Cans Assessor

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

About the Role:


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) Poppys_CANS_Assessor_Flyer.pdf 181.42 KBassessments 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.

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.

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.

About Us:


Poppy's Therapeutic Corner, LLC provides exceptional, personalized therapeutic services tailored to each individual's needs for families across Ohio. Our clients value our caring, individualized approach, and our team members appreciate a supportive environment that fosters growth, flexibility, and collaboration.