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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 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.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents ages 12-17 in a residential treatment setting.
- Maintain a focused caseload of approximately six to eight 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.
- 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.
- 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
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 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.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents ages 12-17 in a residential treatment setting.
- Maintain a focused caseload of approximately six to eight 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.
- 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.
- 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
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC, or associate licensure with supervision
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused therapy
- Experience completing clinical documentation and treatment plans in an EHR system
- Ability to conduct intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and safety risk assessments
- Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and mandatory reporting obligations for the practice setting
Tips for Your Mental Health Therapist Job Search
List every licensure acronym clearly
Employers filter resumes by credential codes like LCSW, LPC, LMFT, and LMHC. Spell out each license in full once, then repeat the abbreviation throughout your resume so applicant tracking systems catch every variation they screen for.
Tailor your resume to the population served
A posting for a children's trauma clinic and one for a community crisis center call for different clinical highlights. Lead with the client populations, presenting concerns, and modalities most relevant to each specific role, not a single generic summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Address supervision status in your cover letter
If you're pre-licensed or still accruing hours toward full licensure, name your supervisor arrangement and your expected completion date upfront. Employers hiring associate-level therapists need to plan supervision capacity, so proactively answering that question removes a common screening objection.
Prepare a case conceptualization example for interviews
Many mental health therapist interviews include a clinical vignette or ask you to walk through a real case. Practice describing your assessment approach, the modality you selected, how you measured progress, and how you handled a rupture or plateau in treatment.
Negotiate caseload size, not just pay
Full-time mental health therapist roles vary widely in expected caseloads, documentation hours, and on-call requirements. Before accepting an offer, ask about average weekly sessions, documentation turnaround expectations, and whether the role includes administrative or group therapy time.
Mental Health Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health therapists?
The companies hiring the most mental health therapists right now include LifeStance Health, Two Chairs, and Lyra Health, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is particularly active in community mental health organizations, telehealth platforms, and integrated health systems.
How many mental health therapist jobs are remote?
About 57% of mental health therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the lasting expansion of telehealth following its widespread adoption in recent years. Telehealth-only roles and outpatient therapy positions tend to have the highest rates of remote availability, while intensive outpatient, crisis, and school-based roles are almost always in person.
How do you become a mental health therapist?
Becoming a mental health therapist starts with completing a master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field. After graduation, you accrue supervised clinical hours, the required amount of which varies by state and license type. Once your hours are complete, you pass a licensure exam specific to your credential, then apply for your state license. Some states require additional continuing education before granting full independent practice status.
Can you get hired as a mental health therapist without much experience?
Yes, many employers hire therapists at the associate or pre-licensed level and provide the supervision needed to complete licensure hours. Community mental health centers, nonprofit agencies, and group practices often build entry-level positions into their staffing model specifically to develop early-career clinicians. Highlighting your practicum and internship populations, your theoretical orientation, and your readiness to engage in supervision strengthens your application when your post-graduation experience is limited.
What does the mental health therapist interview process look like?
Most mental health therapist interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your licensure status, availability, and general clinical background. A second round typically involves a hiring manager or clinical director asking in-depth questions about your therapeutic approach, how you handle crises, and your documentation practices. Some employers include a clinical vignette exercise or ask you to describe a challenging case. Final steps often involve a brief meeting with the team or a review of credentialing paperwork.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license type, preferred population, and location or remote preference, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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