Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Embark Behavioral Health • San Jose, CA

1d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Embark is seeking a fully licensed LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC to provide individual, family, and group therapy within our adolescent short-term residential treatment program in San Martin, just south of San Jose. This role offers a focused caseload of approximately six clients, allowing therapists to build meaningful relationships with teens ages 12-17 and their families while delivering high-quality clinical care. If you're looking for a weekday schedule, collaborative treatment team, and the opportunity to work with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, school refusal, substance use, trauma, and other mental health challenges, we'd love to connect.

Requirements

• Active California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor required.
• Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain an NPI and CAQH profile as part of onboarding.
• Strong clinical skills working with adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• Experience in residential treatment, PHP, IOP, psychiatric, crisis, substance use, or other high-acuity behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents ages 12-17 in a residential treatment setting.
• Maintain a focused caseload of approximately six to eight clients, allowing for individualized treatment and family engagement.
• Develop, update, and collaborate on treatment plans with an interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and therapeutic support during periods of emotional distress.
• Conduct parent coaching and family sessions that support treatment progress and successful transitions home.
• Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare recommendations with families and referral partners.
• Complete clinical documentation, treatment notes, and assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with program requirements.

Benefits

• Access to an established 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed