Clinical Assistant
About The Position
Youth Opportunity is hiring a Clinical Assistant to support the clinical services team at Osceola Youth Center in Evart, Michigan. The center provides trauma-informed residential behavioral health treatment for boys ages 10 to 17 who need behavioral stabilization. Its programming combines clinical therapy, education, life skills training, and expressive recreation in a structured setting. Youth typically remain in care for 6 to 9 months and participate in individual, family, and group therapy, restorative justice, victim-impact awareness, and pre-vocational preparation. The Clinical Assistant supports coordination of intakes, maintenance of documentation, treatment team activities, and communication among youth, families, and interdisciplinary staff. The role is suited to individuals interested in youth behavioral health, residential treatment, or clinical program support. Occasional irregular hours may be required.
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass a background check and meet state requirements.
- Valid state driver’s license required.
- Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable.
- Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed.
- Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state.
- Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams.
- Must meet state criminal background check requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances or substance use challenges is preferred.
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 clinical 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.
- Maintain a high standard of professional role model behavior for youth.
- Participate in required training and professional development activities.
- Report incidents, concerns, and use of physical force per agency policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
- Paid time off and holidays; earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period.
- Free RX delivery on most medications.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
- Robust Employee Assistance Program.
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment.
- Ongoing training, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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