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Lead Mental Health Clinical Assistant

The Ridge RTC·Milton, New Hampshire

$22 - $24/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Lead Residential Clinical Assistant supports the clinical team by guiding residents through daily routines and facilitating therapeutic activities. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, structured environment and providing direct care, including crisis intervention and medication assistance.

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 Lead 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.

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.

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Requirements

Candidates should have experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or clinical settings, with a preference for those who have worked with adolescents or young adults. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively support residents and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • CPR
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Wound care
  • Crisis intervention
  • Medication assistance
  • Safety monitoring
  • Behavioral health
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient intake
  • Residential treatment
  • 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
Apr 14, 2026
Application
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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
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Market context

Behavioral health support roles remain in demand

In New Hampshire, lead mental health clinical assistant roles are typically tied to behavioral health and residential treatment settings, where employers value experience supporting adolescents or young adults. Competition often centers on candidates who can combine clinical-setting experience with strong communication and teamwork, since the role supports residents and collaborates with multidisciplinary staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight direct behavioral health experience and resident-facing communication skills.

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