Medical Assistant - Residential Treatment

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 Medical Assistant with Paradigm Treatment Centers in Idaho, you will play an essential role in supporting our nursing and clinical teams while ensuring residents receive attentive, high-quality medical and behavioral care. 

Responsibilities

• Supporting nursing staff with daily medical tasks, including vitals, documentation, and patient monitoring.
• Assisting residents throughout their daily schedules including meals, groups, recreation, and therapy blocks.
• Ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment that promotes treatment goals.
• Welcoming and assisting with intake for new residents, helping them feel safe, informed, and comfortable when entering care.
• Communicating effectively with clinical directors, therapists, nurses, and program staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Providing crisis prevention and de-escalation support as needed, following facility protocols.
• Monitoring sharps and valuables, maintaining accurate logs, and ensuring safety compliance.
• Assisting with basic medical needs including CPR, wound care preparation, and medication support under clinical supervision.
• Accurately documenting patient observations, interactions, and care activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral health.
• Previous work experience in a clinical or residential setting.
• Passion for the field of mental/behavioral health.
• Have previously worked with adolescents/young adults or in a youth-focused environment.
• Previous work experience as a Mental Health Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, or Caregiver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with 4% match.
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.

For Direct Care roles:

• 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 l CCPA Notice for CA Applicants l Discrimination Policy