Community Clinical Assistant

The Whitney Academy, Inc. is a unique, highly specialized residential treatment program dedicated to providing top-tier, trauma-informed care and education to our students. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, therapeutic environment where youth can heal, grow, and thrive.

Community Clinical Assistant (FT)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Community Clinical Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary Clinical Team. In this role, you will work closely under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator to support the clinical department, help implement trauma-informed best practices, and play an active role in coordinating and executing off-ground visits and transportation for our students.

If you are looking to grow your career in mental health and want to make a meaningful, daily impact on the lives of youth, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Collaboration: Partner with clinicians across all milieus to support student progress as an active member of the multi-disciplinary clinical team.
• Coordination & Logistics: Coordinate and schedule home visits and off-campus trips. Organize weekend visit lists and maintain detailed transportation logs.
• Transportation & Community Supervision: Safely transport and supervise students/residents during off-ground visits, Foster Care Reviews, court dates, probation meetings, and other non-medical appointments.
• Documentation & Reporting: Attend weekly residential, clinical, school, and behavioral meetings to document meeting minutes. Complete weekly/monthly clinical notes, behavioral plans, and specialized documentation (such as YRA, CANS, and Additional Service Hours).
• Family & Community Liaison: Support clinicians in making calls to families, handling external agency communication, and reporting therapeutic holds (Family Net) when necessary.
• Direct Student Support: Complete weekly check-ins with assigned students and co-facilitate Social Skills groups alongside a clinician as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a mental health or related human services field preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a mental health or residential treatment setting is highly valued.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required for student transportation).
• Skills: Strong computer literacy with experience drafting forms, scheduling, and managing professional email correspondence.
• Certifications: Willingness to obtain or maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)—training will be supported/provided.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to function as a healthy, therapeutic role model for our student population.
• Proficiency in verbal and physical crisis intervention techniques.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, behavior management, and safety policies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain highly positive, professional relationships with internal staff and external agency partners.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven track record of completing detailed paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday, operating in a professional office and residential campus environment.
• Flexibility: Requires flexibility to work occasional weekends to accommodate student transport and off-campus visits.

Benefits:

• $2,100.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!
• Salary UP TO $50,544.00; commensurate with degree and experience in a related field
• Quarterly bonuses & Work stipends
• Tuition Assistance after One Year of Employment
• Free Gym Membership
• Fully Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (Single Plan)
• Annual Merit Increases
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Weeks Per Year to Start
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• 403b
• Fully Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• $2,100.00 REFERRAL BONUS!

Interested parties please Call, Email or Mail resumes to:

Call: 1(508) 763-2202 Ext. 329

The Whitney Academy, Inc.

Attn: Recruitment

P.O. Box 619

East Freetown, MA 02717

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,544