Mental Health Therapist

Embark Behavioral Health • Walnut Creek, CA

12d • $75,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our growing Outpatient Clinic in Walnut Creek, CA. As a key member of our clinical team, you’ll provide individual and family therapy for teenagers and young adults in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), helping youth and families in the Bay area access high-quality mental health treatment close to home. Our experienced therapists support families through evidence-based care, specializing in treating adolescents and young adults facing behavioral health challenges. We offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation. Get a chance to work with a diverse population and with LGBTQ+ gender-affirming care. Enjoy small caseloads, no weekends or on-call shifts, and unleash your clinical creativity in a supportive, innovative environment. Plus, we offer free supervision hours if needed!

Requirements

• Licensed or provisionally licensed therapist in State of California: LMFT, AMFT, LPCC, APCC, LCSW, or ACSW
• Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences, including Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• High-acuity experience (IOP/PHP, Residential, Psychiatric Hospital, Crisis Stabilization) with relational, experiential, and evidence based systemic techniques.
• 1 - 2 years of working experience as an adolescent therapist leading individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Proficiency in incorporating clinical diagnostic and assessment instruments to monitor client progress and treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Embrace a collaborative team approach with weekly 1:1s, group supervision, and treatment team meetings.
• Plan, implement, and adjust individualized treatment courses, ensuring client-centered care.
• Conduct family, group, and 1:1 therapy sessions, driving therapeutic progress with evidence-based practices.
• Maintain regular communication with families, providing parent coaching and support.
• Maintain meticulous documentation, adhere to treatment standards, and oversee program completion and discharge plans.
• Contribute to program goals by implementing and meeting outcomes testing and standards.
• Oversee program completion and discharge requirements, developing comprehensive discharge plans and reviewing them with students and their families.
• Ensure compliance with state laws on documentation, reporting, confidentiality, and working with government agencies.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a results-driven, empathetic approach.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, including HSA-eligible plans and company contributions.
• 401(k) plan and company match.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D coverage, and long-term disability benefits.
• Free, confidential support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level