What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Embark Behavioral Health?
Overview:
Location: 65 N 1150 W, Hurricane Utah 84737 (On-site)
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. #EBDT
Location: 65 N 1150 W, Hurricane Utah 84737 (On-site)
Salary:
- Associate/Provisional: $65,000 - 70,000 per year
- Fully Licensed: $70,000 - 80,000 per year
Schedule:
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Wednesday - Friday
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Saturday and Sunday
- Lead 2 groups, average 3-hour day
Join Embark’s Stabilization and Assessment Program in Hurricane, Utah. As a therapist, you’ll work with highly acute adolescent boys (ages 12–17) and their families through short‑term stabilization and in‑depth assessment. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission‑driven team that combines clinical excellence with genuine connection, helping teens and families move toward healing and lasting change.
Responsibilities:
- Weekend group therapy: Conduct engaging group therapy sessions that build coping skills, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and peer connection.
- Small caseload: Hold 1-2 clients to support deep therapeutic relationships and consistent clinical engagement.
- Therapeutic services: Provide individual, family, and group therapy using DBT, TF‑CBT, ACT, Smart Recovery, and Seeking Safety. (Paid training provided!)
- Care coordination: Partner with families, schools, and providers to implement, monitor, and adjust individualized support plans.
- Client follow‑through: Maintain accurate documentation, track clinical progress, and ensure clients receive needed services and interventions.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, educators, and program staff to align treatment goals and daily care.
- Documentation compliance: Complete timely, compliant clinical records that reflect treatment plans, interventions, and measurable outcomes.
- Discharge & aftercare: Lead clients through discharge planning, coordinate aftercare resources, and ensure continuity of support.
- Therapeutic presence: Build trust with adolescents through consistent boundaries, compassion, and authentic connection.
- Master’s degree: Master’s in a behavioral health discipline required.
- Fully licensed: LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC.
- Associate licensed: CSW, AMFT, ACMHC.
- Preferred clinical experience: 1–2 years in residential or youth treatment; experience with systemic, relational, or experiential modalities.
- Credentialing readiness: Must have or be willing to obtain a CAQH profile and NPI number.
- Background check: Ability to pass a state background check.
- Mastery Program Bonuses: Access to a 3-year structured training program offering annual bonuses of $3k, $3k, and $5k as you complete each tier.
- 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. #EBDT
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $65,000 - $80,000