Mental Health Therapist

Position Type:Full-time, on-site

Location: 5842 TN - 30 Benton, Tennessee 37307 

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year based on experience

Work Schedule: 40-hour work week, including two required weekend days and three flexible weekdays (Monday–Friday) coordinated with the Clinical Director

Are you a compassionate and skilled therapist looking to make a lasting impact on adolescents and their families? Join our dedicated team at Embark at Benton, where healing happens in a serene, nature-rich environment and your work truly matters.

Embark at Benton is a Short-term Residential Treatment Program nestled in the tranquil mountains of Tennessee, alongside the Hiwassee River. Our program serves male adolescents ages 12–17 who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, school refusal, and other behavioral health issues.

Students reside in a family-style lodge designed to foster safety, comfort, and community—because we believe healing happens best in nurturing, homelike environments. Our 55-acre campus offers a therapeutic setting that doubles as an experiential classroom, with activities like hiking, biking, equine therapy, and parkour to support holistic growth.

• Facilitate Individual, Family, and Group Therapy: Lead therapeutic sessions using trauma-informed, evidence-based modalities that support emotional growth and relational healing.
• Manage a Personalized Caseload: Provide high-quality, individualized care to a focused caseload of up to 6-8 clients, allowing for deep therapeutic relationships and consistent family engagement.
• Conduct Assessments & Treatment Planning: Perform biopsychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and develop dynamic treatment plans tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs and progress.
• Collaborate in Integrated Care: Partner with a multidisciplinary team—including therapists, medical providers, nurses, and residential staff—to deliver holistic, coordinated care.
• Engage Families in the Healing Process: Maintain consistent communication with caregivers, offering coaching, support, and involvement in monthly Family Weekend programming to strengthen family systems.
• Maintain Clinical Excellence: Ensure timely and thorough documentation, uphold treatment standards, and support discharge planning with a focus on continuity of care.
• Support a Safe, Therapeutic Environment: Monitor student behavior, maintain healthy boundaries, and contribute to a structured, relational setting that promotes emotional safety and growth.
• Participate in Adventure-Based Programming: Contribute to monthly Adventure Days and experiential activities that foster resilience, confidence, and connection.
• Participate in Rotating On-Call Support: Serve as on-call therapist once every six weeks, providing guidance and crisis support as needed, including occasional evening availability.

Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
• Active or eligible licensure in Tennessee as one of the following:
  • LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
  • LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • MSW, CSW, or CMHC credentials also considered
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Ability to pass a state background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening

Preferred:

• At least one year of experience as a licensed therapist conducting individual, family, and group therapy
• Experience in a residential or therapeutic setting using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities
• Familiarity with adolescent development and culturally competent care

• 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. #LI-KK1 #LI-Onsite