Clinical Assistant

Clinical Assistant – Youth Behavioral Health

• Location: Osceola Youth Center - Evart, MI
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay: $20.00 per hour

About Youth Opportunity & Osceola Youth Center

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Osceola Youth Center in Evart, Michigan is a trauma‑informed Youth Center serving boys ages 10 to 17 requiring behavioral stabilization. The program merges clinical therapy, education, life skills training, and expressive recreation to support emotional growth in a structured setting.

Youth typically remain in care for 6 to 9 months , engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; restorative justice; victim‑impact awareness; and pre‑vocational preparation. Programming in small group units encourages family partnership and successful return to the community.

Position Summary – Clinical Assistant

We are hiring a Clinical Assistant to support the clinical services team at Osceola Youth Center. 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.

Clinical Assistant Job Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting

Paid time off (PTO) 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

Why Join Youth Opportunity?

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families

Gain hands-on experience in residential and behavioral health services

Work within a structured, collaborative clinical environment

Access ongoing training, mentorship, and growth opportunities

Clinical Assistant 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

Additional Duties

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

Required Qualifications

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

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

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to pass background check and meet state requirements

Other Requirements

• Physical Demands:
• •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

Other:

Valid state driver’s license required

Must meet state criminal background check requirements

Occasional irregular hours may be required

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” through Indeed to submit your application, or visit youthopportunity.com/yourfuture to learn more about our mission and career opportunities.

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.