Mental Health Therapist

Embark Behavioral Health • San Martin, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Embark is seeking a clinician, preferably fully licensed as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC, to provide individual, family, and group therapy in its adolescent short-term residential treatment program in San Martin, California. The role serves adolescents ages 12–17 and their families, with a focused caseload of approximately six to eight clients. Therapists work with teens experiencing anxiety, depression, school refusal, substance use, trauma, and other mental health challenges, as part of a collaborative treatment team.

The position is full-time, on-site, and offers flexible schedule options. Weekend availability is required. The listed annual pay is $90,000–$100,000 for associate-licensed clinicians and $100,000–$115,000 for independently licensed clinicians, depending on experience. Therapists may be eligible for bonuses upon completion of the Therapist Mastery Program: $4,000 in years 1–2 and $5,000 in year 3.

Requirements

• Active California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
• 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.
• Weekend availability.

Nice To Haves

• Fully licensed clinician, such as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• At least two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• Experience in residential treatment, PHP, IOP, psychiatric, crisis, substance use, or other high-acuity behavioral health settings.
• Strong clinical skills working with adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.

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 to support individualized treatment and family engagement.
• Develop and update treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and therapeutic support during periods of emotional distress.
• Conduct parent coaching and family sessions to 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 according to program requirements.

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program offering professional and financial growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid parental leave of up to six weeks for exempt employees and four weeks for non-exempt employees.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage; voluntary life and optional short-term disability are available.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions after the eligibility period.
• Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support.

What This Job Offers

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