Clinical Aide - Part Time
About The Position
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Aide to join our team in Gilman, IL. This role is crucial for providing accessible, compassionate behavioral health care, sitting at the intersection of clinical care and daily operations. It's a meaningful position for someone who understands the recovery journey and wants to be a consistent, trusted presence for individuals working towards change. Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders, rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
Benefits
- Mission-driven work at a Joint Commission-accredited organization
- Stability, resources, and reach of a national provider
- Meaningful exposure to both clinical support and program operations
- Opportunity to grow in clinical work or program leadership/operations
- Collaborative environment with committed professionals
- Lived experience valued
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
