Clinical Assistant

Clinical Assistant – Youth Behavioral Health

Location: Cleveland Youth Academy – Cleveland, Tennessee
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

About Youth Opportunity & Cleveland Youth Academy (Cleveland, Tennessee)

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Cleveland Youth Academy in Cleveland, Tennessee, provides trauma-informed residential care for youth with emotional and behavioral needs. The program delivers integrated mental health treatment alongside education, life skills development, and family engagement. Youth participate in individual, group, and family therapy while living in structured, small-group environments designed to support accountability, growth, and successful community reintegration.

Position Summary – Clinical Assistant Job in Cleveland, Tennessee

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.

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.