Medical Assistant – Adolescent Mental Health Program

Growth Centers of America

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant plays an essential role in supporting the health safety and day-to-day medical needs of adolescents within our residential treatment program. This position works closely with nurses therapists psychiatrists educators and residential staff to help maintain a safe structured and therapeutic environment.

What Youll Do

Medical Support & Client Care

• Take and record vital signs complete drug screenings and document medical updates
• Administer medications according to physician orders and facility protocols
• Monitor clients for behavioral emotional or medical changes and communicate concerns to treatment staff
• Provide one-on-one supervision for clients with elevated safety behavioral or medical concerns
• Support daily client routines while maintaining professionalism and therapeutic boundaries
• Assist with coordinating medical appointments and outside provider communication
• Respond appropriately during medical or behavioral emergencies following company protocols

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate medical records shift logs incident reports and documentation
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and facility standards
• Follow all medication administration infection control and safety procedures
• Support compliance with licensing accreditation and program requirements
• Maintain organization and cleanliness within medical and client care areas

Team Collaboration & Therapeutic Environment

• Work collaboratively with nurses therapists psychiatrists behavioral staff and leadership
• Participate in shift handoffs trainings meetings and ongoing professional development
• Contribute positively to the overall therapeutic and residential environment
• Help maintain a structured safe supportive and trauma-informed setting for adolescents
• Maintain flexibility and composure in fast-paced or high-stress situations

Who You Are

You are compassionate patient and passionate about supporting adolescents through challenging moments in their lives. You thrive in environments where teamwork structure professionalism and adaptability are essential.

You are someone who:

• Remains calm and professional in high-pressure or crisis situations
• Demonstrates strong communication documentation and organizational skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality consistency and professionalism
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Provides supportive structure and maintains healthy boundaries with adolescents
• Is dependable adaptable and committed to client care and safety

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Medical Assistant from an accredited program
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to pass background and fingerprint clearance
• Strong communication organization and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced residential treatment environment
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in healthcare behavioral health residential treatment or related settings
• Experience working with adolescents ages 1217
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Experience supporting clients with mental health eating disorders substance use or dual diagnosis needs
• Experience with medication administration and behavioral health documentation
  

Why Join Growth Centers of America

At Growth Centers of America youll join a mission-driven team dedicated to creating meaningful change in the lives of adolescents and families. We value compassion collaboration accountability and personal growth both for the clients we serve and the professionals who serve them.

This is more than a Medical Assistant role it is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in adolescent behavioral health residential treatment crisis support and multidisciplinary care while helping teens heal stabilize and move toward healthier futures.

Required Experience:

Senior IC