Overview

Looking to make a difference and be part of an amazing and growing team in an amazingly beautiful setting? Join us at Embark in our Youth Mental Health Outpatient Clinic in West Los Angeles, CA located only 5 miles away from the Santa Monica Pier!

As a therapist you will be supported by an experienced leadership team, Clinical Director, Executive Director, and Administrative Team that are all focused on the mission to facilitate lasting positive change for young people and their families.

Salary Range ($95,000 - $105,000)

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!

What does working with Embark offer you? How is Embark different?

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Responsibilities

As the Therapist, you will enjoy the following benefits and responsibilities:

• Manageable caseloads that allow for establishing good rapport with clients
• Access to professional growth using our leading edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders
• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid maternal leave.
• Company Paid Holidays plus a PTO accrual schedule.
• Opportunity to foster relationships with adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations.
• Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities.
• Embark and team members embrace the core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results.
• Possible relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

What do you bring to this position?

• Minimum master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences - Social Work (MSW,) Clinical Social Work (CSW,) Clinical Mental Counseling (CMHC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a related discipline.
• Fully licensed in state of California
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent
• Preferred - (1) year of experience, or its equivalent, counseling persons struggling with substance abuse or one (1) year of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor or education/training on recovery modalities and substance use disorders 
• The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients in the LGBTQIA communities &/or intersectionality marginalized identities and their families. 
• Mental health therapists who specialize in or have experience providing LGBTQIA affirming therapy.
• Are experienced in practicing with evidence-based psychotherapies 
• Incorporate clinical diagnostic and assessment instruments (e.g., PHQ-9) to monitor client progress and treatment outcomes.
• A desire to facilitate client growth through a team approach, working with other care providers.
• A desire to perform and develop counseling/therapeutic expertise in individual, family, and group therapy.
• Preferred - (1) years of working experience as a licensed therapist leading individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Preferred - One year of experience in a residential setting using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.
• Ability to plan, implement, and adjust a course of treatment as required.
• Ability to pass a state background check