Assistant Program Director - Adolescent Residential Behavioral Health

Salary Range: $70,000 - $76,000 annually (DOE)

Schedule: Monday - Friday l 9:00am - 5:00pm l On-call rotation

Location: 1470 E. Middle Ave, San Martin, CA 95046 (On-site)

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

• At least 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or a 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 required; additional behavioral health, human services, psychology, social work, or related experience strongly preferred.

• Paid Continued Development: Access to a Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.