Behavioral Health Specialist- Orange County

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Behavioral Health Specialist at Southern California Treatment Program in Costa Mesa, CA ✨

Rite of Passage’s Southern California Treatment Program is located in a thriving community known for its cultural diversity, sunny weather, and proximity to world-class educational institutions, that allows our team members to enjoy an inspiring and supportive environment where they can make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.

Pay

Rate starting at $25.00 per hour

Perks and Benefits

You will be eligible for Medical insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment. You will be eligible for the 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 and more! ATCS Benefits & Perks [https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ROP-benefits-perks-2025-ATCS.pdf]

What you will do

You will be responsible for providing mental health rehabilitation and support services to our residents to ensure stability and successful transition back to the community. You will conduct treatment/skill building groups, individual rehab (skill building) services, support with educational/vocational and supplemental mental health linkage and referrals. You will participate in developing and supervising each resident’s individual treatment plan, including day-to-day monitoring, and coordinate services with social workers, probation officers, medical/mental health providers, and other institutions.

To be considered you must

• 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.

Information regarding Schedule/hours/shifts

• Shifts: Monday –
• Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (two late days 10:00 am - 7:00 pm)

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

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.

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