Assistant Program Director - Adolescent Residential Behavioral Health
About The Position
Join a short-term residential behavioral health program serving adolescents ages 12-17 experiencing anxiety, depression, school refusal, substance use challenges, suicidal ideation, and other mental health concerns. As the Assistant Program Director, you will provide day-to-day leadership for residential operations, supervise staff, support program quality, and help ensure a safe, structured environment for youth in treatment. This is an opportunity for an experienced behavioral health leader to make a direct impact on adolescent care while partnering closely with clinical, medical, academic, and admissions teams.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or a related setting.
- Experience working with adolescents facing mental health and behavioral health challenges.
- Current or ability to obtain First Aid, CPR/AED, and Safety-Care training.
- Valid California driver's license (or ability to obtain).
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or GED required; additional behavioral health, human services, psychology, social work, or related experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily residential operations for a short-term adolescent behavioral health treatment program in San Martin, CA.
- Supervise Facility Managers and support, coach, and develop direct care staff.
- Help maintain a safe, structured therapeutic environment for youth ages 12-17.
- Partner with leadership, clinical, medical, academic, and admissions teams to coordinate care and support program success.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, staff training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Support treatment planning, crisis response, quality improvement initiatives, and program development efforts.
- Monitor documentation, program outcomes, compliance requirements, and residential services to ensure consistent care delivery.
Benefits
- Paid Continued Development: Access to a Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
