Behavioral Health Specialist

Rite of Passage • Escondido, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for 2 Behavioral Health Specialist's at San Pasqual Academy STRTP in Escondido, CA. San Pasqual Academy is located on a beautiful 238 acres in rural San Pasqual Valley and is equipped with all the amenities of a private high school, including classrooms, an auditorium, gym, and cafeteria. On grounds sports and activities include basketball, softball, and football. Our unique campus features residential staff and house parents serving as surrogate parents who mentor and tutor students, teach age-appropriate independent living skills, create opportunities to explore new interests, encourage participation in sports and recreation, assist in the exploration of career and job opportunities, and promote family living skills. After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are 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 we serve 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.
• An Associate’s degree with six years of related experience, OR 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.
• Participating in developing and monitoring each resident’s individual treatment plan.
• 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