Assistant Program Director, Adolescent Residential Care

Embark Behavioral Health; California (MO); On-site; 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 in San Martin, CA is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead a short-term residential adolescent program. You will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, support program quality, and maintain a safe, structured environment for youth aged 12–17.

This on-site role offers a competitive salary and a stable weekday schedule with on-call rotation. Requirements include 3+ years of leadership experience, experience with adolescents, a California driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral health or related settings.
• Experience working with adolescents facing mental 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; behavioral health studies preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Adolescent care

First Aid/CPR/AED

Safety-Care training

Driver's license CA

On-site operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/AED

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health in San Martin, CA is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead a short-term residential adolescent program. You will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, support program quality, and maintain a safe, structured environment for youth aged 12–17.

This on-site role offers a competitive salary and a stable weekday schedule with on-call rotation. Requirements include 3+ years of leadership experience, experience with adolescents, a California driver’s license, and