Mental Health Therapist

Overview

Location: Bend, Oregon (On-Site)

Position: Full-Time and Part-Time Mental Health Therapists

Schedule: Full-Time – 5 days/week; including 1 weekend day. Part-Time – 16 hours/week; 2-4 days/week, including weekends.

Compensation:

• Full-Time – Associate Therapists: $70-78k (DOE)
• Full-Time – Licensed Therapists: $80-85k (DOE)
• Part-Time – Associate Therapists: $37-$42/hour (DOE)
• Part-Time – 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.

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 a 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.