Mental Health Clinical Assistant

Clinical Assistant – Residential Mental Health Treatment

Position Overview

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Clinical Assistants to join our residential mental health treatment team. In this role, you will provide direct care and support to adolescents and young adults receiving treatment for mental health and behavioral health challenges.

Clinical Assistants play an essential role in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting clients in their daily routines, treatment activities, and overall progress toward recovery.

The ideal candidate is patient, adaptable, team-oriented, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, support, and guidance to clients in a residential mental health treatment setting

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment while ensuring client well-being

• Assist clients with daily routines, personal responsibilities, and activities of daily living

• Support clients in developing healthy coping strategies, communication skills, and positive behavioral habits

• Facilitate and participate in recreational activities, structured programming, and therapeutic outings

• Monitor client behaviors, interactions, and overall emotional well-being, reporting concerns to the appropriate clinical team members

• Respond appropriately to behavioral escalations, crises, and emergency situations in accordance with established protocols

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including shift notes, incident reports, and client observations

• Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, supervisors, and other treatment team members to support individualized treatment goals

• Assist with client transportation to appointments, activities, and outings as assigned

• Uphold client confidentiality, professional boundaries, and organizational policies

• Complete required training and participate in ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Previous experience in mental health, behavioral health, residential treatment, or direct patient care preferred

• Experience working with adolescents or young adults preferred

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and supportive during challenging situations

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

• Ability to meet applicable background screening, training, and driving requirements

Sign-On Bonus – $1,000!

We're excited to offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus to eligible new hires!

Join our team and take the next step in a rewarding career supporting adolescents and young adults on their mental health journeys.

Sign-on bonus eligibility, payment schedule, and applicable conditions will be discussed during the hiring process.