Youth Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant – Intake & Coordination

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Evart (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Rx delivery

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Supportive environment

Job summary

Youth Opportunity is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support the clinical services team at Osceola Youth Center in Evart, MI. The role focuses on coordinating intakes, maintaining documentation, and facilitating communication among youth, families, and staff.

The position emphasizes youth behavioral health, residential treatment, and program support, with opportunities for professional development within a structured clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances or substance use challenges preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass background check and meet state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff with intake assignments, case preparation, and youth admissions.
• Maintain and update youth case files, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Facilitate completion of intake packets, assigned documentation, and intake calls with families.
• Create treatment team schedules and coordinate Child and Family Team Meetings.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, family meetings, court hearings, and foster care reviews as assigned.
• Send notifications, monthly summaries, treatment team invitations, and progress reports.
• Schedule and complete home pass documentation.
• Conduct weekly youth telephone calls and coordinate visitation.
• Maintain and distribute program rosters.
• Communicate youth needs across departments, including medical, transportation, and dietary needs.
• Assist with referrals, case coordination, and linkage to community resources.
• Represent the program at community meetings, court appearances, family days, and special events as needed.

Job description

Youth Opportunity is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support the clinical services team at Osceola Youth Center in Evart, MI. The role focuses on coordinating intakes, maintaining documentation, and facilitating communication among youth, families, and staff.

The position emphasizes youth behavioral health, residential treatment, and program support, with opportunities for professional development within a structured clinical setting.