Clinical Support Staff

Embark Behavioral Health; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mastery program

Professional growth

Family approach

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a part-time Clinical Support Staff to support our Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs. You will assist with treatment groups, supervise students, and help develop healthy coping strategies while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field, experience with adolescents, and EMR/Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, behavioral science, or equivalent field.
• Experience working with adolescents (12–17 years old).
• Experience 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 Office & EMR experience.

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 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 and collaboration with the clinical team.

Skills

Adolescent mental health experience

Team player

Strong communication

Background check clearance

Microsoft Office

EMR experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology/behavioral science

Job description

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 Staff to support our Intensive 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 .