Clinical Aide - Part Time

Banyan Brand•Baldwinville, MA

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Aide in Baldwinville, Massachusetts. The role combines clinical support and program operations, providing direct support to clients, group facilitation, and communication with the treatment team. The position offers exposure to both clinical care and operations, with opportunities to develop toward therapy and patient care or program leadership and operations. Lived experience with recovery is valued. The Clinical Aide helps foster client engagement during treatment, supports clients in distress, assists with groups and documentation, and performs administrative tasks. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team providing trauma-informed care across substance use disorder and mental health tracks.

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.
Comfort 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.
Encourage clients to stay on track through 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.