Adolescent Behavioral Health Program Lead

Embark Behavioral Health; Watsonville (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Continued Development

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead a short-term residential program for adolescents in San Martin, CA. You will supervise staff, ensure program quality, and maintain a safe, structured environment while collaborating with clinical, medical, academic, and admissions teams.

The role requires 3+ years in leadership within behavioral health and a valid CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or 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; related behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily residential operations for a short-term adolescent behavioral health program in San Martin, CA.
• Supervise Facility Managers and coach, develop direct care staff.
• Maintain a safe, structured therapeutic environment for youth ages 12-17.
• Coordinate care with leadership, clinical, medical, academic, and admissions teams.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, staff training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Support treatment planning, crisis response, quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor documentation, outcomes, compliance, and residential services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Adolescent behavioral health

First Aid/CPR training

Driver's license

21+ age requirement

High school/GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead a short-term residential program for adolescents in San Martin, CA. You will supervise staff, ensure program quality, and maintain a safe, structured environment while collaborating with clinical, medical, academic, and admissions teams.

The role requires 3+ years in leadership within behavioral health and a valid CA driver’s license.