Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist

Salary: $75,000 - $105,000 a year DOE & Licensure

Location: 21051 Warner Center Ln, STE 105 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (On-site.)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm 

At OPI, we focus on the whole person, not just their diagnosis. With personalized care, consistent support, and compassion from clinicians like you, we know they can achieve their goals! Join our dynamic Woodland Hills, CA team as a Therapist to help our young adults reach their dreams!

Nestled in the vibrant San Fernando Valley, Woodland Hills puts you just a hop away from the action in Los Angeles —perfect for easy commuting and endless adventures! 

Optimum Performance Institute is a leading provider of adolescent and young adults’ behavioral health services dedicated to enhancing the mental well-being of individuals and communities. We are committed to delivering compassionate and effective therapy to support our clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their aspirations.

• Carry a caseload of 4-6 clients ages 18-27 and 5-6 group sessions weekly, in a short term residential setting.
• Plan, implement, and adjust individualized treatment courses, ensuring client-centered care.
• Embrace a collaborative team approach with weekly 1:1s, group supervision, and treatment team meetings.
• Conduct family, group, and 1:1 therapy sessions, driving therapeutic progress with evidence-based practices.
• Maintain regular communication with families, providing parent coaching and support.
• Maintain meticulous and timely documentation, adhere to treatment standards, and oversee program completion and discharge plans.
• Contribute to program goals by implementing and meeting outcomes testing and standards.
• Oversee program completion and discharge requirements, developing comprehensive discharge plans and reviewing them with students and their families.
• Ensure compliance with state laws on documentation, reporting, confidentiality, and working with government agencies.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a results-driven, empathetic approach.

• Required: Licensed or provisionally licensed therapist in State of California: Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
• Required: Master's in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Preferred: High-acuity experience (IOP/PHP, Residential, Psychiatric Hospital, Crisis Stabilization) with relational, experiential, and evidence based systemic techniques.
• Preferred: 1 - 2 years of working experience as an adolescent therapist leading individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Proficiency in incorporating clinical diagnostic and assessment instruments to monitor client progress and treatment outcomes.

• Access to our established Mastery Program, including a comprehensive onboarding process, reading materials, hands-on training, and all the tools needed to succeed. Plus, a clear 3-year roadmap to guide your growth and success!
• Enjoy a comprehensive Benefits Program, encompassing 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 parental leave.
• Revel in the balance of Company Paid Holidays and a PTO accrual schedule.
• Become part of a team led by nationally recognized industry leaders, providing you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities.

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.

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