Mental Health Therapist
Embark Behavioral Health
Summary
Calo Programs is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our team supporting adolescents and young adults (ages 9–21) in a trauma-informed residential treatment environment. Calo is nationally recognized as the first adoption and trauma-specific RTC, uniquely focused on healing the effects of developmental trauma, attachment challenges, and emotional dysregulation.
Job description
Overview
Calo Programs is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our team supporting adolescents and young adults (ages 9–21) in a trauma-informed residential treatment environment. Calo is nationally recognized as the first adoption and trauma-specific RTC, uniquely focused on healing the effects of developmental trauma, attachment challenges, and emotional dysregulation.
As part of our team, you'll engage in relational, experiential, and evidence-based therapy models—including our proprietary CASA treatment approach and canine therapy program, where students build transferable attachment through raising and caring for Golden Retrievers. This role is ideal for therapists passionate about family systems work, attachment treatment, and long-term impact in the lives of youth and their families.
Responsibilities
- Provide Individual, Family & Group Therapy: Deliver therapy grounded in trauma-informed care, systemic family therapy, and relational approaches that promote sustainable change.
- Manage a Personalized Caseload: Maintain a focused caseload of 6–8 clients, allowing for high-quality care, family programming, and ongoing parent coaching.
- Work in a Multidisciplinary Treatment Environment: Partner with therapists, medical providers, nurses, and direct-care teams to create and implement comprehensive, holistic treatment plans.
- Complete Timely Clinical Documentation: Ensure accurate, compliant, and deadline-driven documentation to support continuity of care.
- Provide Developmentally & Culturally Competent Care: Use evidence-based practices tailored to the unique psychological needs of adolescents and teens.
- Incorporate Experiential & Residential Therapies: Utilize Adventure Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy, and experiential modalities — including the opportunity to integrate our Golden Retriever-based canine therapy program into sessions.
Qualifications
- Required Licensure (Full or Provisional)
- Fully Licensed: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
- Provisional Licenses (Supervision Provided): PLPC (Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor), PLMFT (Provisional Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist), LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
- Ability to establish a CAQH profile
- Ability to obtain an NPI (National Provider Identifier)
- Passion for working with teens and young adults
- Experience with residential treatment, trauma work, experiential therapy, or systemic/relational modalities preferred
Requirements
- Full or provisional licensure as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, PLPC, PLMFT, or LMSW in Missouri
- Ability to establish a CAQH profile
- Ability to obtain an NPI (National Provider Identifier)
- Passion for working with teens and young adults
- Experience with residential treatment, trauma work, experiential therapy, or systemic/relational modalities preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life & Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Matching
- PTO & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mastery Program
Company overview
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading national network of behavioral health treatment centers specializing in comprehensive mental health care for adolescents and young adults. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, the organization operates more than 30 outpatient centers and residential treatment programs across the United States. Embark offers a full continuum of evidence-based services including wilderness therapy, residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and virtual counseling. The company is distinguished by its bold mission to reverse the trends of adolescent and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide by 2028. With over 25 years of specialized experience, Embark utilizes innovative therapeutic approaches like their CASA framework (Commitment, Acceptance, Security, and Attunement) to build healing bonds with patients and families. The organization serves thousands of clients annually through its nationwide network, providing personalized treatment plans for conditions including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and trauma-related disorders. Embark accepts most major insurance plans and maintains accreditation from organizations including The Joint Commission, demonstrating its commitment to quality care standards.