Mental Health Therapist

On-Site Location: 1934 Old Gallows Road Suite 210 Vienna, Virginia

About the role

At Embark Behavioral Health – Vienna, we’re not just offering a job, we’re offering a purpose. Our growing Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is seeking passionate, skilled therapists who are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents (ages 12-17) and their families.

Schedule

Enjoy a full-time weekday-only schedule, working Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with two evenings each week from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Compensation

Associate/Provisional License: $65,000 – $72,000 annually
Fully Licensed Clinicians: $72,000 – $80,000 annually
Supervision is provided for provisionally licensed therapists.

Responsibilities

• Personalized Caseloads: Manage a small caseload of up to eight to ten clients, providing high-quality, individualized care with a commitment to family programming and parent coaching.
• Facilitate Individual, Family, and Group Therapy: Conduct therapy sessions that integrate trauma-informed care and systemic approaches to create meaningful change in families.
• Develop comprehensive discharge plans for students, ensuring thorough review with both students and their family members.
• Maintain compliance with treatment standards through meticulous and timely documentation of notes and adherence to MTP (Master Treatment Plan) standard requirements.
• Client-Centered Approach: Provide client-centered care, tailoring therapy to meet individual, group, & family therapy needs.
• Cultural Competency: Apply developmentally appropriate and culturally competent care, addressing the unique psychological needs of each client.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Virginia licensure or eligibility for one of the following: LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT (Associate/Provisional) LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT (Fully Licensed)

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ year of clinical experience in an outpatient, IOP, or PHP setting.
• Experience using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.
• Passion for working with adolescent and families.
• Strong clinical documentation and diagnostic skills.
• Familiarity with outcome-based treatment planning and assessments.
• Willingness to obtain a CAQH profile and NPI during onboarding.

Benefits

• Supervision is provided to provisionally licensed therapist actively pursuing clinical licensure.
• 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.