Assistant Program Director - Adolescent Residential Behavioral Health

Location: 1470 E. Middle Ave, San Martin, CA 95046 (On-site)

About the role

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Pay

Salary Range: $70,000 - $76,000 annually (DOE)

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• On-call rotation