Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Embark Behavioral Health

$90K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active California license as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC required.
  • Experience in therapy including individual, family, and group settings.
  • Background check and drug screening required.
  • Willingness to obtain and maintain an NPI and CAQH profile.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of post-licensure clinical experience.
  • Preferred: Experience in residential treatment or high-acuity behavioral health settings.
  • Strong clinical skills with adolescents and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapy for adolescents ages 12-17 in a residential treatment setting.
  • Maintain a focused caseload of six to eight clients for individualized treatment.
  • Collaborate on treatment plans with the interdisciplinary clinical team.
  • Offer crisis intervention and therapeutic support during emotional distress.
  • Conduct parent coaching and family sessions to aid treatment.
  • Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare recommendations for families.
  • Complete clinical documentation and assessments according to program standards.

Benefits

  • Access to an established Mastery Program for professional and financial growth.
  • Multiple medical plan options, including PPO and HSA-eligible plans.
  • Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for exempt employees.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability coverage; options for short-term disability.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Competitive PTO accrual and paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program to support life challenges.
Full Job Description
Overview

$90,000 - $100,000 annually (DOE)

Full-time Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

On-site: 1470 E. Middle Ave, San Martin, CA 95046

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. 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.
Qualifications
  • Active California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorrequired.
  • 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.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of post-licensure clinical experience.
  • Preferred: 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.
Benefits
  • Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceMultiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
  • Paid Parental LeaveUp to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
  • Life & Disability CoverageCompany-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
  • 401(k) with Company MatchRetirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
  • PTO & HolidaysCompetitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Free, confidential support for lifes challenges.

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