Overview
Location: Bend, Oregon (On-Site)
Full-Time
Schedule: 5 days/week; including 1 weekend day
Compensation:
Associate Therapists:$70-78k (DOE)
Licensed Therapists: $80-85k (DOE)
Part-Time
Schedule: 16 hours/week; 2-4 days/week, including weekends
Compensation:
Associate Therapists:$37-$42/hour (DOE)
Licensed Therapists: $44-$50/hour (DOE)
Embark Behavioral Health Bend is seeking Full and Part-time Mental Health Therapists to provide individual, family and group therapy for adolescents in our residential treatment center. Therapists at Embark play a vital role in guiding youth and families through meaningful change using relational, experiential, and systemic approaches. This position is ideal for a clinician who is collaborative, mission-driven, and passionate about helping young people and families heal.
Join a team dedicated to dedicated to reducing adolescent anxiety, depression, and suicide – while creating lasting joy, resilience, and connection.
About Us
Located in Bend, Oregon, our residential treatment facility supports youth aged 10-17 struggling with behavioral health and mental health challenges. Our home-style environment emphasizes community connection, emotional safety, and interpersonal growth.
Embark Behavioral Health is nationwide network of behavioral health programs offering a full continuum of care for adolescents. Our programs span residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and more—each committed to innovative, evidence-based treatment that transforms lives.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of clients, including assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical care.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence‑based and experiential modalities.
Present client updates during weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Participate in clinical meetings and receive regular supervision.
Complete treatment plans, progress notes, and insurance documentation accurately and on time.
Collaborate effectively with the treatment team to ensure high‑quality, client‑centered care.
Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and de‑escalation as needed.
Uphold ethical standards, therapeutic boundaries, and all regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in a Behavioral Science field required.
Licensed or license‑eligible in Oregon (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, PsyD) or registered as an Associate/Intern actively working toward licensure.
Preferred: Experience in a residential treatment setting using relational, experiential, or systemic therapeutic models.
Demonstrated passion for working with adolescents and families.
Strong understanding of clinical ethics and professional boundaries.
Ability to use computers, 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
Full-Time positions:
Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
Eligible for Management Incentive Plan (MIP) bonuses.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Embark Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and healing‑centered workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities to apply.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
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About Embark Behavioral Health
Responsibilities include:
-Uphold the highest standards of clinical integrity, ensuring strict adherence to policies, implementing effective therapeutic interventions, and championing our unique Embark clinical approach.
-Lead and guide the clinical team with authority and compassion, overseeing the collection of outcome measures, providing adept crisis management support, and ensuring meticulous documentation practices.
-Foster regular collaboration with the onsite treatment team, clients, and parents to maintain a seamless and client-centric care environment.
-Develop and maintain robust systems, processes, and procedures that not only support operational metrics but elevate them to new heights, working in close partnership with the Executive Director.
-Opportunity to foster relationships with adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations.
-Play a key role on the leadership team of the program.
-Ensure unwavering program compliance and actively collaborate with staff, admissions, enrollment, and leadership to uphold operational standards and meet regulatory requirements.
-Play a pivotal role in recruiting and retaining top clinical talent, leveraging your expertise to assemble a high-performing team dedicated to our mission.
-Cultivate and maintain a culture of employee engagement and satisfaction, understanding that a fulfilled team is essential for providing exceptional patient care.
-Provide comprehensive training and development opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring continuous growth and excellence across all facets of the clinic.
Qualifications include:
-CA Licensed Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC or Licensed Psychologist) Required
-2 years post licensure and able to provide clinical supervision
-Experience working with families and clients, with a deep understanding of LGBTQIA affirming care
-Proficiency in incorporating clinical diagnostic and assessment instruments(e.g. PHQ-9 or GAD-7) to monitor client progress and treatment outcomes
-Must have two years experience leading an interdisciplinary team
-Two years of experience working with adolescents and teens in a medium to high acuity setting providing individual, group, and family therapy
-One year of experience using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities
-Ability to plan, implement, and adjust a course of treatment as required
Benefits include:
-Access to professional development using our leading edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders
-Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes 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.
-Partake in the rewarding opportunity to nurture relationships with adolescents and their families, bringing joy into their lives and contributing to generational healing.
-Become part of a team led by nationally recognized industry leaders, providing you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities.
-At Embark, we and our team members embody core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results. Join us in making a meaningful difference.
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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.
