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Embark Behavioral Health
Hollister, California

Behavioral Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LMFTIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$100k

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

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Posted 43m ago · Verified live

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

Individual therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningAdolescent mental healthSubstance use counselingTrauma-informed careInterdisciplinary collaboration

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.

How many Social Work jobs are remote?
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Listed pay$90k–$100kSocial 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in California37 active366 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 55% remote · 25% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Social Work pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Salary Distribution

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 360 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Embark Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Chandler, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA with Company Contributions
Paid Parental Leave
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability
401k with Company Match

Living in Hollister

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$718k≈ 8.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,889/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.