Behavioral Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)
Listed compensation
$90k-$100k
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Full Time | Flexible Schedule Options
Tuesday-Saturday OR Sunday-Thursday
- 9am-5pm OR 10am-6pm
- On-site: 1470 E. Middle Ave, San Martin, CA 95046
- Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 annually (DOE)
*Eligibility for bonuses upon completion of Therapist Mastery Program:
- Years 1-2: $4,000 bonus eligibility
- Year 3: $5,000 bonus eligibility
Embark is seeking a fully licensed LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC to provide individual, family, and group therapy within our adolescent short-term residential treatment program in San Martin, just south of San Jose. This role offers a focused caseload of approximately six to eight clients, allowing therapists to build meaningful relationships with teens ages 12-17 and their families while delivering high-quality clinical care. If you're looking for a weekday schedule, collaborative treatment team, and the opportunity to work with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, school refusal, substance use, trauma, and other mental health challenges, we'd love to connect.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents ages 12-17 in a residential treatment setting.
- Maintain a focused, small caseload of approximately 6 to 8 clients, allowing for individualized treatment and family engagement.
- Develop, update, and collaborate on treatment plans with an interdisciplinary clinical team.
- Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and therapeutic support during periods of emotional distress.
- Conduct parent coaching and family sessions that support treatment progress and successful transitions home.
- Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare recommendations with families and referral partners.
Complete clinical documentation, treatment notes, and assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with program requirements.
Qualifications
Active California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor required.
- Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Willingness to obtain and maintain an NPI and CAQH profile as part of onboarding.
- Preferred: 2+ years of post-licensure clinical experience.
- Preferred: Experience in residential treatment, PHP, IOP, psychiatric, crisis, substance use, or other high-acuity behavioral health settings.
- Strong clinical skills working with adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
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.
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
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 25% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (193 salary observations; 330 listings), vs ~$84k nationally (1,381 salary observations; 3,636 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $90k–$100k | Social Work median $93k (middle half $90k–$98k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $101k median in California | $84k nationally (+21%)193 state / 1,381 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 37 active | 366 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 55% remote · 25% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Social Work pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) at Embark Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
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