Behavioral Health Technician

Rite of Passage; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 60 days

403b match up to 6%

Paid Time Off accrues

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist for San Pasqual Academy STRTP in Escondido, CA. The role is full-time and on-site, earning $27.00 per hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid at 3 and 6 months.

You will provide mental health rehabilitation and support, help develop individual treatment plans, and coordinate care with social workers and medical professionals. Applicants must meet background and licensing requirements and have a degree in psychology or a related field.

Qualifications

• Empathy, patience and respect; genuine interest in helping troubled teens.
• Pass criminal background check, drug screen, physical exam, and TB test.
• Valid State Driver’s License with clean driving record (past 3 years).
• Educational qualifications as specified with related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health rehabilitation and support services to residents to ensure stability.
• Develop and monitor each resident’s individual treatment plan.
• Coordinate services with social workers, probation officers, medical/mental health providers and other institutions.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Respect

Education

Associates or better in Psychology or related field

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Job Category: Professional Student Services

Requisition Number: BEHAV017841

• Posted : August 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for 2 Behavioral Health Specialist's 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 forMedical insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment. You will beeligible 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 OR Sunday- Thursday 11am-8pm

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.

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Detail Oriented

Motivations

Education

Required

Associates or better in Psychology or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years

Behavioral Health with Masters Degree

4 years

Behavioral Health with Bachelors Degree

6 years

Behavioral Health with Associates Degree

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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