Behavioral Health Specialist - Orange County

Rite of Passage • Costa Mesa, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Behavioral Health Specialist at Southern California Treatment Program in Costa Mesa, CA. This role is within a thriving community known for its cultural diversity, sunny weather, and proximity to world-class educational institutions. The program offers an inspiring and supportive environment where team members can make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally. After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, the organization is looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth served while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Requirements

• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and respect, along with a genuine desire to work with troubled teens.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test.
• Hold a current State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Retain one of the following combinations: An Associate’s degree with six years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree with four years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with two years of related experience.
• Relevant experience includes working with youth in a mental health setting as a specialist in the fields of physical restoration, social adjustment, or vocational adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Providing mental health rehabilitation and support services to residents to ensure stability and successful transition back to the community.
• Conducting treatment/skill building groups.
• Providing individual rehab (skill building) services.
• Supporting with educational/vocational and supplemental mental health linkage and referrals.
• Participating in developing and supervising each resident’s individual treatment plan, including day-to-day monitoring.
• Coordinating services with social workers, probation officers, medical/mental health providers, and other institutions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
• Rest of the Rite of Passage Benefits Package immediately after 90 days of full-time employment.
• 403b match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment.
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree