Overview

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 Per Year DOE

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

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

 

We are looking for a skilled and empathetic adolescent mental health therapist that wants to make a difference and be part of an amazing and growing team located in San Martin, CA, just outside of San Jose.

 

Join us at Embark at our Short-term Residential Treatment Program in San Martin, where therapists offer guidance and support to adolescents and their families that include multi-modal family system approaches to amplify and solidify change.

 

Serving teen girls and boys (gender fluid) ages 12 – 17, experiencing and struggling with school refusal, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation and other mental health issues. Pre-teens and teens reside at our Residential Treatment Center in our comfortable family-style residence, where community and interpersonal relationships are fostered and encouraged. 

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Individual, Family, and Group Therapy: Conduct therapy sessions that integrate trauma-informed care and systemic approaches to create meaningful change in families.
• Personalized Caseloads: Manage a focused caseload of no more than 6 clients, providing high-quality, individualized care with a commitment to family programming and parent coaching.
• Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and regularly collaborate with interdisciplinary team on individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence‑based practices.
• Crisis Intervention & De‑escalation: Utilize trauma‑informed de‑escalation strategies to support students in moments of heightened distress, promoting safety, emotional regulation, and restoration of therapeutic rapport.
• Develop discharge plans for students, ensuring thorough review with both students and their family members.
• Maintain compliance with treatment standards through meticulous & timely documentation of notes and adherence to MTP (Master Treatment Plan) standard requirements.
• Cultural Competency: Apply developmentally appropriate and culturally competent care, addressing the unique psychological needs of each client.

Qualifications

Required: Current California Licensure as one of the following:

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Ability to pass a state background check and drug test
• Candidates must be prepared to establish a CAQH profile and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as part of the onboarding process.

Preferred: 

• Two (2) years of working experience as a therapist leading individual, family, and group therapy sessions
• One year of experience working in a high acuity setting (intensive out-patient, residential, psychiatric hospital, eating disorder clinic, substance abuse clinic, etc., using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities

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.