Clinical Aide - Part Time

Banyan Treatment Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers in Gilman, IL, seeks a compassionate Clinical Aide to join our team at the intersection of clinical care and daily operations. You will collaborate with therapists, medical staff, and the operations team to keep clients engaged and supported across treatment.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed care for SUD and mental health, with opportunities for growth toward clinical work, therapy, patient care, or program leadership, and values lived recovery experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries in a therapeutic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm and supportive in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Preferred: 1+ year in substance use or mental health settings.
• Preferred: CADC/CAP or related certifications.
• Lived recovery experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, therapeutic environment by engaging with clients and modeling healthy behaviors.
• Provide non-clinical support and connect clients with licensed therapists as needed.
• Keep clients on track with encouragement and reminders.
• Co-facilitate psychoeducational and support groups with licensed clinicians.
• Act as a link between therapists, the clinical team, and outside providers.
• Shadow clinical staff to deepen understanding of approaches and structure.
• Assist with scribing during sessions and maintain client documentation under supervision.
• Prepare session materials and organize client case files.
• Enter non-clinical data into the EHR and handle general admin tasks.

Skills

Professional boundaries

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $22 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Aide to join our team in Gilman, IL. Across central Illinois, the need for accessible, compassionate behavioral health care continues to grow — and this role puts you at the center of that work, sitting at the intersection of clinical care and daily operations.

This is a meaningful role for someone who understands the recovery journey — through professional experience, personal experience, or both — and wants to be a consistent, trusted presence for people working hard to change their lives.

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG’s Rise Fund , Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Why Join Our Team?

• A unique position with real range — this role bridges clinical support and program operations, giving you meaningful exposure to both sides of treatment and the flexibility to grow in either direction.
• Mission-driven work at a Joint Commission–accredited organization with the stability, resources, and reach of a national provider — right in your own community.
• Direct impact — you'll help keep clients engaged in treatment during a critical window, reducing early discharges and supporting each person's path to recovery.
• Two directions for growth — whether you're drawn toward clinical work, therapy, and patient care, or toward program leadership and operations, this role builds skills and visibility in both.
• Lived experience valued — personal familiarity with recovery is genuinely respected and welcomed on our team.
• Collaborative environment — work alongside therapists, medical staff, and operations team members committed to trauma-informed care across both SUD and mental health tracks.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, therapeutic environment by engaging with clients, reinforcing program expectations, and modeling healthy behaviors
• Provide non-clinical support to clients in distress and connect them quickly with licensed therapists as needed
• Keep clients on track with encouragement, schedule reminders, and logistical support
• Co-facilitate psychoeducational and support groups alongside licensed clinicians
• Act as a communication link between therapists, the clinical team, and outside providers
• Shadow clinical staff to deepen understanding of therapeutic approaches and program structure
• Assist Primary Therapists with scribing during sessions and help maintain client documentation under supervision
• Prepare session materials and organize client case files
• Enter non-clinical data into the electronic health record (EHR) system
• Support general administrative tasks including scanning, uploading, and filing documents

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries in a therapeutic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay calm and supportive in a fast-paced setting
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field
• One or more years of experience in substance use or mental health treatment settings
• Experience working with clients at detox and/or residential levels of care
• CAP, CADC, or another addiction-related certification
• Lived experience with recovery is highly valued

Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.

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