Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Overview

Salary:$90,000 - $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.

Active independent licensure is required for this role (i.e. LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent).

• 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.

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
• For associate therapists (prefer 1000 hours completed), but not required

• 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.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #EBDT