NEWAI Interview PracticeLearn more
VitalHires

VitalHires offers free resume tools for healthcare professionals alongside clinical, allied health, and care team job listings.

Explore

StatesTop Hiring CitiesFor EmployersFor CandidatesApply to JobsSalary GuidesHiring CalendarBlog

Top Hiring Cities

View all

Los Angeles

California

3216 live openings

Chicago

Illinois

2406 live openings

Houston

Texas

2394 live openings

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

2378 live openings

Phoenix

Arizona

2145 live openings

Indianapolis

Indiana

2037 live openings

Atlanta

Georgia

2031 live openings

Dallas

Texas

1975 live openings

Legal

AboutContactEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

VitalHires surfaces verified openings from hospital systems, health networks, and clinical employers across the US. Always confirm compensation and credentialing requirements on the employer's official hiring page before applying.

© 2026 VitalHires. All rights reserved.Listings are aggregated from hospital systems, health networks, clinics, and clinical employer hiring pages.
  1. Home/
  2. Jobs/
  3. Mental Health Clinical Assistant
TR

Mental Health Clinical Assistant

The Ridge RTC·Milton, New Hampshire

$22 - $24/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 28 days ago
Practice for this role

About the role

The Clinical Assistant will guide residents through daily routines, including meals and therapy sessions, while promoting and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment. This role also involves assisting with new resident intakes and facilitating psychoeducational groups focused on skill-building and recovery support.

About altior healthcare

Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

Job summary

As a Residential Clinical Assistant at Paradigm Treatment Centers and Ridge RTC, you will work closely with Clinical Directors, Therapists, and the multidisciplinary treatment team to support adolescents and young adults throughout their rehabilitative journey. This role plays a vital part in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment while supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

  • Guide residents through daily routines, including meals, group activities, group therapy, and individual therapy sessions.
  • Promote and maintain a safe, secure, and structured environment that supports effective treatment delivery.
  • Assist with welcoming and intaking new residents, ensuring comfort, safety, and support during their transition into treatment.
  • Develop and/or facilitate psychoeducational groups focused on skill-building and recovery support.
  • Communicate effectively with on-site staff regarding resident care, progress, and updates, including Clinical Directors, Therapists, Nursing, and Program Leadership.
  • Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary and appropriate.
  • Monitor resident sharps and valuables, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and reporting of safety concerns.
  • Provide CPR, wound care, and medication assistance as needed under the direction of licensed clinical or nursing staff.

Qualifications

  • Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or clinical settings preferred.
  • Previous experience working with adolescents and/or young adults strongly preferred.
  • Passion for the mental and behavioral health field.
  • Prior experience as a Mental Health Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Caregiver, or similar role preferred.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to remain calm, professional, and supportive in high-acuity situations.
  • Must be 21+

Schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • One weekend day required for all shifts

Salary Range: $22—$24 USD

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401k with 4% match.
  • Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.
  • Chef made meals onsite.
  • Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.
  • Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

Privacy Policy [https://www.altiorhealthcare.com/privacy-policy/] l Discrimination Policy [https://www.altiorhealthcare.com/discrimination-policy/]

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

include experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or clinical settings, especially working with adolescents and young adults. Candidates must possess strong communication and teamwork skills and the ability to remain calm and professional during high-acuity situations.

  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication
  • CPR
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Wound Care
  • Medication Assistance
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Psychoeducational Group Facilitation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $24/hr
Location
Milton, New Hampshire
Posted
Jun 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
TR

Hiring organization

The Ridge RTC

Altior oversees and supports residential treatment centers: Paradigm Treatment (CA & TX) Innercept RTC (ID), Ironwood (ME) and Ridge (NH). Our family of services provides mental health assessment and treatment services to adolescents and young adults while maintaining and...

Salary listed on 11 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
Explore employer profile

Stay updated

Get alerts for similar jobs

Be the first to know when more The Ridge RTC roles in Milton, New Hampshire get posted.

Market context

Behavioral health roles in New Hampshire

Behavioral health positions in New Hampshire are often shaped by steady demand for staff who can support participants across community and clinical settings. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with the target population, along with the ability to work directly with clients and coordinate care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show relevant experience with similar populations.

More openings at The Ridge RTC

Registered Nurse

21 days ago•$30 - $42/hr

Overnight Clinical Assistant

28 days ago•$22 - $24/hr

Registered Nurse

2 months ago•$37 - $42/hr
View all employer openings
VitalHiresVitalHires
Use casesHighlightsExploreBlogAbout
Sign inSearch Jobs