Youth Behavioral Health Specialist

About the role

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for 2 Youth Behavioral Health Specialists at San Pasqual Academy STRTP in Escondido, CA. San Pasqual Academy is located on a beautiful 238 acres in rural San Pasqual Valley. The campus 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. Residential staff and house parents serve 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. Follow us on Social! Instagram / Facebook / Linkedin / Tik Tok / YouTube

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health rehabilitation, case management, and ongoing support to youth in the STRTP program.
• Work directly with youth to support individual treatment goals.
• Facilitate therapeutic and skill‑building groups.
• Participate in Child and Family Team meetings.
• Connect youth with appropriate services and community resources.
• Maintain client documentation.
• Collaborate with families, social workers, probation officers, schools, and mental health providers to support each youth’s progress, stability, and successful transition back into the community.

Requirements

• Be empathetic, patient, and respectful, with a genuine desire to work with troubled teens.
• 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 3 years.

Qualifications

Applicable degree and experience working with youth in a related setting (e.g., mental health, treatment services, residential, schools, after‑school programs, coaching sports, etc.):

• Associate’s degree plus six years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of related experience
• Master’s degree plus two years of related experience

Benefits

• Medical insurance eligibility on the