Clinical Aide | Gilman, IL | Part-Time Weekends | Saturday – Sunday, 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM |$20 – $22/hr
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Aide to join our team in Gilman, IL. Across central Illinois, the need for accessible, compassionate behavioral health care continues to grow — and this role puts you at the center of that work, sitting at the intersection of clinical care and daily operations.
This is a meaningful role for someone who understands the recovery journey — through professional experience, personal experience, or both — and wants to be a consistent, trusted presence for people working hard to change their lives.
About Banyan Treatment Centers
Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG’s Rise Fund, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.
Why Join Our Team?
- A unique position with real range — this role bridges clinical support and program operations, giving you meaningful exposure to both sides of treatment and the flexibility to grow in either direction.
- Mission-driven work at a Joint Commission–accredited organization with the stability, resources, and reach of a national provider — right in your own community.
- Direct impact — you'll help keep clients engaged in treatment during a critical window, reducing early discharges and supporting each person's path to recovery.
- Two directions for growth — whether you're drawn toward clinical work, therapy, and patient care, or toward program leadership and operations, this role builds skills and visibility in both.
- Lived experience valued — personal familiarity with recovery is genuinely respected and welcomed on our team.
- Collaborative environment — work alongside therapists, medical staff, and operations team members committed to trauma-informed care across both SUD and mental health tracks.
Key Responsibilities
- Foster a positive, therapeutic environment by engaging with clients, reinforcing program expectations, and modeling healthy behaviors
- Provide non-clinical support to clients in distress and connect them quickly with licensed therapists as needed
- Keep clients on track with encouragement, schedule reminders, and logistical support
- Co-facilitate psychoeducational and support groups alongside licensed clinicians
- Act as a communication link between therapists, the clinical team, and outside providers
- Shadow clinical staff to deepen understanding of therapeutic approaches and program structure
- Assist Primary Therapists with scribing during sessions and help maintain client documentation under supervision
- Prepare session materials and organize client case files
- Enter non-clinical data into the electronic health record (EHR) system
- Support general administrative tasks including scanning, uploading, and filing documents
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong understanding of professional boundaries in a therapeutic environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stay calm and supportive in a fast-paced setting
- Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field
- One or more years of experience in substance use or mental health treatment settings
- Experience working with clients at detox and/or residential levels of care
- CAP, CADC, or another addiction-related certification
- Lived experience with recovery is highly valued
Apply Now
If you're passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey and want to grow within a mission-driven organization, we'd like to meet you. Apply today to join the team at Banyan Treatment Centers in Gilman, IL.
Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.