Clinical Assistant

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC•Cleveland, TN

1d•$18 - $19

About The Position

We are hiring a Clinical Assistant to support the clinical services team at Cleveland Youth Academy. This role is ideal for individuals interested in youth behavioral health, residential treatment, or clinical program support. The Clinical Assistant plays a key role in coordinating intakes, maintaining documentation, supporting treatment teams, and ensuring effective communication between youth, families, and interdisciplinary staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral sciences OR a master’s degree on a licensure track under supervision of a licensed practitioner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pass background check and meet state requirements
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
Valid state driver’s license required
Must meet state criminal background check requirements
Occasional irregular hours may be required

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances or substance use challenges preferred
Experience preferred but not required for candidates with a relevant master’s degree

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