Mental Health Clinical Assistant

The Ridge RTC; Coeur d'Alene (ID); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 54.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Ridge RTC, part of Altior's residential treatment network, seeks a Residential Clinical Assistant to support adolescents and young adults on their rehabilitative journey. You will work with Clinical Directors, Therapists, and the treatment team to maintain a safe, structured environment and deliver high-quality care under supervision.

Responsibilities include guiding residents through daily routines, facilitating psychoeducational activities, assisting with intake, and coordinating with

Qualificações

• Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or clinical settings preferred.
• Previous experience working with adolescents and/or young adults strongly preferred.
• Passion for the mental and behavioral health field.

Responsabilidades

• Guide residents through daily routines, including meals, group activities, group therapy, and individual therapy sessions.
• Promote and maintain a safe, secure, and structured environment that supports effective treatment delivery.
• Assist with welcoming and intaking new residents, ensuring comfort, safety, and support during their transition into treatment.
• Develop and/or facilitate psychoeducational groups focused on skill-building and recovery support.
• Communicate effectively with on-site staff regarding resident care, progress, and updates, including Clinical Directors, Therapists, Nursing, and Program Leadership.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary and appropriate.
• Monitor resident sharps and valuables, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and reporting of safety concerns.
• Provide CPR, wound care, and medication assistance as needed under the direction of licensed clinical or nursing staff.

Conhecimentos

Behavioral health

Residential treatment

Adolescents care

Descrição da vaga

About Altior Healthcare

Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

Job Summary

As a Residential Clinical Assistant at Paradigm Treatment Centers and Ridge RTC, you will work closely with Clinical Directors, Therapists, and the multidisciplinary treatment team to support adolescents and young adults throughout their rehabilitative journey. This role plays a vital part in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment while supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Guide residents through daily routines, including meals, group activities, group therapy, and individual therapy sessions.
• Promote and maintain a safe, secure, and structured environment that supports effective treatment delivery.
• Assist with welcoming and intaking new residents, ensuring comfort, safety, and support during their transition into treatment.
• Develop and/or facilitate psychoeducational groups focused on skill-building and recovery support.
• Communicate effectively with on-site staff regarding resident care, progress, and updates, including Clinical Directors, Therapists, Nursing, and Program Leadership.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary and appropriate.
• Monitor resident sharps and valuables, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and reporting of safety concerns.
• Provide CPR, wound care, and medication assistance as needed under the direction of licensed clinical or nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or clinical settings preferred.
• Previous experience working with adolescents and/or young adults strongly preferred.
• Passion for the mental and behavioral health field.
• Prior experience as a Mental Health Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Caregiver, or similar role preferred.