Weekend Mental Health Therapist

Embark Behavioral Health • MO

103d • $28 - $35

About The Position

Looking to make a real difference while earning your clinical hours? Join a weekend role where your therapeutic skills can empower teens and inspire lasting change. As a Mental Health Therapist at Embark Behavioral Health, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team to support adolescents (ages 12-17) in their healing and growth at our short-term residential program. Every weekend, you’ll lead individual, group, and family therapy sessions, and use relational, systemic, and experiential modalities to help teens process emotions, strengthen relationships, and develop effective coping strategies. Join us in making a lasting impact and healing generations.

Requirements

• Clinical license preferred LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) & LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Provisionally licensed therapists are encouraged to apply!
• Must be prepared to establish a CAQH profile and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as part of the onboarding process.
• Strong clinical skills with a commitment to evidence-based practices.
• Passion for counseling teens and young adults struggling with mental health challenges.
• Ability to incorporate clinical diagnostic and assessments to monitor client progress and treatment outcomes.
• Experience in residential settings and relational, experiential, and systemic modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Individual, Family, and Group Therapy: Lead group therapy sessions that include process-oriented, psycho-educational, and experiential modalities, with a focus on trauma-informed care and adolescent development.
• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Team: Work closely with therapists, nurses, and medical providers to ensure continuity and consistency of care.
• Prepare and Reflect: Allocate time for session planning, documentation, and professional development to maintain clinical excellence and alignment with the program’s therapeutic goals.
• Engage Adolescents with Intentional Practice: Create a safe, inclusive environment where teens can explore emotions, build skills, and experience growth through weekend programming.
• Maintain Timely Documentation: Complete clear, accurate group notes and progress summaries within required timelines to support collaborative treatment planning.
• Model Professional and Personal Growth: Participate in ongoing learning opportunities and embody Embark’s values of adaptability, empathy, and holistic care.
• Support Clinical Culture: Contribute to a weekend environment of consistency, trust, and therapeutic engagement, upholding a high standard of care.

Benefits

• Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents lives.
• Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees