Mental Health Therapist

Embark Behavioral Health • Camdenton, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Calo Programs is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our on-site clinical team supporting Adolescents and Young Adults ages 9-21 years old in a trauma-informed residential treatment environment. This role is ideal for therapists who are passionate about adolescent mental health, family systems work, and experiential therapy models—and who want to make meaningful, long-term impact. We are actively recruiting from our program in Lake of the Ozarks, looking for candidates seeking a rewarding opportunity or relocation to a scenic, lower-cost-of-living community.

Requirements

• Fully Licensed: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist), or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
• Provisional Licenses (Supervision Provided): PLPC (Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor), PLMFT (Provisional Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist), or LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker).
• Ability to establish a CAQH profile.
• Ability to obtain an NPI (National Provider Identifier).

Nice To Haves

• Passion for working with teens and young adults.
• Experience with residential treatment, trauma work, experiential therapy, or systemic/relational modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Individual, Family & Group Therapy: Deliver therapy grounded in trauma-informed care, systemic family therapy, and relational approaches that promote sustainable change.
• Manage a Personalized Caseload: Maintain a focused caseload of 6–8 clients, allowing for high-quality care, family programming, and ongoing parent coaching.
• Work in a Multidisciplinary Treatment Environment: Partner with therapists, medical providers, nurses, and direct-care teams to create and implement comprehensive, holistic treatment plans.
• Complete Timely Clinical Documentation: Ensure accurate, compliant, and deadline-driven documentation to support continuity of care.
• Provide Developmentally & Culturally Competent Care: Use evidence-based practices tailored to the unique psychological needs of adolescents and teens.
• Incorporate Experiential & Residential Therapies: Utilize Adventure Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy, and experiential modalities—including the opportunity to integrate our Golden Retriever-based canine therapy program into sessions.

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.
• Relocation Assistance Available

What This Job Offers

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