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Behavioral Health Specialist

Rite of Passage
Escondido, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
✨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 San Pasqual Academy STRTP in Escondido, CA

San Pasqual Academy is located on a beautiful 238 acres in rural San Pasqual Valley. SPA 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.

Pay: $27.00 per hour; $1000.00 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Clinical position paid out at 3 and 6 Months!

Perks & 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., and 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

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 participate in developing and monitoring each resident’s individual treatment plan and coordinate services with social workers, probation officers, medical/mental health providers, and other institutions.

To be considered you must: To qualify for this role, candidates must demonstrate empathy, patience, and respect, along with a genuine desire to work with troubled teens. They must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test. Additionally, candidates are required to hold a current State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years. Educational qualifications and experience are also critical, with the following combinations acceptable: 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

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-8pm

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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