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Rite of Passage
Costa Mesa, California

Behavioral Health Specialist - Orange County

Healthcare AdminNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $25 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

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 Southern California Treatment Program in Costa Mesa, CA

Rite of Passage’s Southern California Treatment Program is located in a thriving community known for its cultural diversity, sunny weather, and proximity to world-class educational institutions, that allows our team members to enjoy an inspiring and supportive environment where they can make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.

Pay: Rate starting at $25.00 per hour

Perks and 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, 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 conduct treatment/skill building groups, individual rehab (skill building) services, support with educational/vocational and supplemental mental health linkage and referrals.

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

To be considered you must: Demonstrate empathy, patience, and respect, along with a genuine desire to work with troubled teens. ~ Successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test. ~ Hold a current State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years. ~ Retain one of the following combinations: 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

Shifts: Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (two late days 10:00 am - 7:00 pm)

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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Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides mental health rehabilitation and support services to youth, including conducting skill-building groups and individual sessions. They also coordinate care with social workers, probation officers, and medical providers while monitoring individual treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree with relevant experience working with youth in a mental health setting. Applicants are also required to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and hold a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningCase managementCrisis interventionBehavioral health supportDocumentationCollaborationYouth advocacyReferral coordination

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 30% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist - Orange County at Rite of Passage a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 1,266 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Healthcare Admin Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 15 employers

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<$80k
6
$80k-100k
5
$100k-120k
2
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Relocation assistance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Healthcare Administration listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,266 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Costa Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.35M
Typical market rent
$3,148/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance after 60 days
403b match up to 6% after 1 year
Paid Time Off