Mental Health Therapist

Overview

Salary:

$80,000 - $85,000 per year - Fully Licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) (DOE)

$70,000 - $78,000 per year - Provisional/Pre-licensure (Marriage and Family Therapist Associate or Professional Counselor Associate) (DOE)

Position Type: Full-Time, onsite

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

Location:63140 Dickey Rd, Bend, OR 97701

Mental Health Therapists at Embark Behavioral Health provide comprehensive guidance and treatment to adolescents and their families, employing multi-modal family system approaches to enhance and reinforce positive change. Our therapists advocate for the well-being of clients and families through thorough assessments, personalized treatment planning, continuous progress tracking, community-based support initiatives, and comprehensive aftercare planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents using evidence‑based, trauma‑informed modalities aligned with Embark's clinical model
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (clinical, medical, academic, and residential staff)
• Facilitate regular family therapy sessions and maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians to support systemic healing and engagement
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and progress monitoring to inform clinical decision‑making
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with state regulations, ethical standards, and organizational expectations
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and supervision to ensure high‑quality care and continuity of services

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited program (required; must meet Oregon licensure eligibility requirements)

• Oregon Licensure (Required):

• Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

• Professional Counselor Associate

• Clinical Social Work Associate

• LMFT, LPC, LCSW or Oregon associate-level equivalents:

• Desire to develop expertise in individual, family, and group therapy

• Ability to pass a state background check and pre-employment drug screening

• Preferred: Experience in residential treatment using relational, experiential, or systemic models.

• Passion for working with adolescents and families.

• Strong understanding of clinical ethics and professional boundaries.

• Ability to use electronic health records and digital documentation systems.

• Valid driver's license in good standing.

• Ability to pass a drug screening, background check, and TB test.

• Willingness to obtain an NPI and CAQH profile during onboarding.

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.

About Us: Embark Behavioral Health operates a residential treatment facility in Bend, Oregon, specializing in helping adolescents aged 10-14 struggling with behavioral health issues. Our program fosters a supportive community environment where interpersonal relationships are fostered and encouraged.

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.

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