Clinical Support Staff

Embark Behavioral Health; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mastery Program

Positive Outcomes

Holistic Family Approach

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a part-time Clinical Support Staff member to support our Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs. The role offers meaningful work helping teens and young adults facing anxiety, depression, and related challenges, with flexible mornings and evenings.

You will assist clinical staff during groups, maintain a safe environment, document observations, and support case planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, behavioral science, or related field.
• Experience working with adolescents ages 12-17.
• Experience in a behavioral/mental health setting; EMR and MS Office experience.
• Team player with a growth mindset.
• Ability to pass a state background check.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff during treatment groups and activities.
• Supervise students and maintain a safe environment.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with students.
• Assist students in processing concerns and coping strategies.
• Provide support for students experiencing distress or behavioral challenges.
• Observe, document, and communicate student progress; monitor suicide risk.

Skills

Team player

Growth mindset

Effective communication

Pass background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/related field

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Clinical Support Staff - Part time

Hourly Pay Rate:$23.00 - $25.00 per hr DOE

Schedule:Part-time, flexible hours (Monday - Friday, mornings and evenings)

Clinic operating hours: 8:30am - 7:00pm

Are you passionate about adolescent and young adult mental health? Embark at Walnut Creek is seeking part-time Clinical Support Staffto support ourIntensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs in Walnut Creek, CA.

As part of our team, you will play a vital role in reducing anxiety, depression, and suicide among young people while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment. You will be surrounded by a compassionate and experienced leadership team dedicated to facilitating lasting positive change for young people and their families.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff during treatment groups, activities, and implementation of group rules and norms.
• Supervise students and maintain a safe environment, including monitoring for emergencies and following safety procedures.
• Build positive, therapeutic relationships with students through encouragement, praise, mentorship, and role modeling.
• Assist students in processing concerns, solving problems, and developing healthy coping strategies to manage emotions.
• Provide support and intervention for students experiencing emotional distress or behavioral challenges.
• Observe, document, and communicate student behavior, affect, participation, and overall progress.
• Monitor, assess, and respond to suicide risk, including symptom observation, screenings, and collaboration with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, behavioral science, or equivalent field
• Experience working with adolescents, teens ages 12 - 17 yrs. old
• Experience working in a behavioral or mental health setting
• Team player with a growth mindset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass a state background check
• Microsoft Suite & Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience

Benefits

• Become the Best of the Best:Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
• Proven Positive Outcomes:You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents lives.
• Holistic Family Approach:Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
• Robust (EAP)Employee Assistance Program.

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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