Part-Time Adolescent Mental Health Support Specialist

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

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.