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Embark Behavioral Health
San Martin, California

Mental Health Therapist

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$115k

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Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Full Time | Flexible Schedule Options. Weekend availability required.

  • On-site: 1470 E. Middle Ave, San Martin, CA 95046
  • Pay: Associate-licensed: $90k-$100k (DOE) | Independently licensed: $100k-$115k (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 clinician (fully licensed such as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC preferred) 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.

  • 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 TherapyAdolescent Mental HealthTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationAftercare CoordinationSubstance Use Treatment

Counselor Career Context

Embark Behavioral Health ranks #4 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$115kMental Health Therapy median $99k (middle half $88k–$104k)42 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California606 active7,890 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 30% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,071 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Embark Behavioral Health#4 of 18 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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  • Includes weekends
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About Embark Behavioral Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Life & Disability Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
PTO & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bonus eligibility upon completion of Therapist Mastery Program

Living in San Martin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.44M≈ 14.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,613/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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.