Mental Health Therapist

Embark Behavioral Health

$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current California Licensure as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC
  • Ability to pass state background check and drug test
  • Willingness to establish CAQH profile and obtain NPI during onboarding
  • Preferred two years experience in leading therapy sessions
  • Preferred one year experience in high acuity settings using various therapeutic modalities

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy using trauma-informed care
  • Manage a caseload of up to six clients for personalized care
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team
  • Utilize trauma-informed de-escalation strategies during crisis intervention
  • Create comprehensive discharge plans in collaboration with clients and families
  • Maintain compliance through timely and accurate documentation
  • Apply culturally competent care to meet the unique needs of each client

Benefits

  • Access to an established Mastery Program for professional growth
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid parental leave for up to six weeks for exempt employees
  • Company-paid life and disability coverage, with additional options available
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Confidential support through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
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.

 

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