Youth Mental Health Specialist - Costa Mesa

General; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403b match

Paid Time Off

Benefits package

Job summary

Rite of Passage in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Southern California Treatment Program. You will provide mental health rehabilitation and support services to residents, conducting groups and individual sessions to foster stability and a successful transition back to the community.

The role collaborates with social workers, probation officers, and healthcare providers; requires empathy, a valid driver’s license, and appropriate degree credentials.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and patience when working with youth
• Ability to respect residents and maintain professionalism
• Strong commitment to youth-focused rehabilitation and support services

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health rehabilitation and support services to residents to ensure stability and successful community reintegration.
• Conduct treatment and skill-building groups and individual rehab sessions.
• Support educational/vocational activities and referrals to additional services.
• Develop and supervise each resident’s treatment plan and monitor day-to-day progress.
• Coordinate services with social workers, probation officers, and healthcare providers.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Respect

Youth focus

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Rite of Passage in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Southern California Treatment Program. You will provide mental health rehabilitation and support services to residents, conducting groups and individual sessions to foster stability and a successful transition back to the community.

The role collaborates with social workers, probation officers, and healthcare providers; requires empathy, a valid driver’s license, and appropriate degree credentials.