Medical Assistant - Residential Treatment

Job Summary

As a Medical Assistant with Paradigm Treatment Centers in Malibu, you will play an essential role in supporting our nursing and clinical teams while ensuring residents receive attentive, high-quality medical and behavioral care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting nursing staff with daily medical tasks, including vitals, documentation, and patient monitoring.
• Assisting residents throughout their daily schedules including meals, groups, recreation, and therapy blocks.
• Ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment that promotes treatment goals.
• Welcoming and assisting with intake for new residents, helping them feel safe, informed, and comfortable when entering care.
• Communicating effectively with clinical directors, therapists, nurses, and program staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Providing crisis prevention and de-escalation support as needed, following facility protocols.
• Monitoring sharps and valuables, maintaining accurate logs, and ensuring safety compliance.
• Assisting with basic medical needs including CPR, wound care preparation, and medication support under clinical supervision.
• Accurately documenting patient observations, interactions, and care activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral health.
• Previous work experience in a clinical or residential setting.
• Passion for the field of mental/behavioral health.
• Have previously worked with adolescents/young adults or in a youth-focused environment.
• Previous work experience as a Mental Health Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, or Caregiver.