Mental Health Therapist

Full Time

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

Flexible Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm

Location: 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058

Salary:

• Fully-Licensed: $65,000 - $75,000
• Provisional: Starting at $55,000

On-Site Clinical Supervision Provided for LPC and LMFT!

Are you passionate about helping teens navigate their mental health journey? As a Mental Health Therapist at Embark Behavioral Health, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team to support adolescents (ages 12-17) in their healing and growth at our short-term residential program. Every day, you’ll create and implement personalized treatment plans, lead individual, group, and family therapy sessions, and use relational, systemic, and experiential modalities to help teens process emotions, strengthen relationships, and develop effective coping strategies. Join us in making a lasting impact and healing generations.

• Facilitate Individual, Family, and Group Therapy: Conduct therapy sessions that integrate trauma-informed care and systemic approaches to create meaningful change in families.
• Personalized Caseloads: Manage a focused caseload of up to 6 clients, providing high-quality, individualized care with a commitment to family programming and parent coaching.
• Collaborate in Integrated Care: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of therapists, medical providers, and nurses to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans in a holistic, integrated environment.
• Timely Documentation: Complete accurate and thorough clinical documentation within required timeframes, ensuring compliance and continuity of care for clients.
• Cultural Competency and Adolescent Development: Apply developmentally appropriate and culturally competent care, addressing the unique psychological needs of adolescents and teens.
• Embrace a Growth-Oriented Work Culture: Thrive in a flexible, empathetic, and results-driven environment focused on adaptability, trust, and meaningful change for teens and their families.
• Participate in Rotating On-Call: Serve as an on-call once every six weeks for one week, providing support for staff and residents as needed. Willingness to work occasional evenings, as needed.

• Clinical license required LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) & LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker.) 
• Must be prepared to establish a CAQH profile and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as part of the onboarding process.
• Strong clinical skills with a commitment to evidence-based practices
• Passion for counseling teens and young adults struggling with mental health challenges
• Ability to incorporate clinical diagnostic and assessments to monitor client progress and treatment outcomes
• Experience in residential settings and relational, experiential, and systemic modalities preferred

• 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.