Part Time Mental Health Therapist

About the role

Location: Rockville/Germantown/Chevy Chase, Maryland. Join an adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) serving teens and their families in Rockville, Germantown, and Chevy Chase, Maryland. We're seeking a licensed therapist to provide primarily group therapy while supporting treatment planning and discharge coordination. This part-time role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy working with adolescents in a structured outpatient setting and want flexible supplemental hours. The position will float between two clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily group therapy for adolescents enrolled in an IOP/PHP program.
• Maintain a focused caseload and collaborate with families to support treatment goals, progress, and discharge planning.
• Complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and on time.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate treatment and ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Maryland clinical licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT (or equivalent independent clinical license recognized by the Virginia Board) preferred – Active LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT will be considered.
• Experience with adolescents, IOP, PHP, or higher-acuity behavioral health settings preferred.
• 1+ year of clinical experience in a residential, IOP, or PHP setting preferred.
• Experience using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities preferred.
• Passion for working with adolescents, young adults, and families.
• Willingness to obtain a CAQH profile and NPI during onboarding.

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth with financial incentives attached for completing.
• Satisfaction of knowing 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.

Pay

$35.00 - 45.00 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule

Part-time; Clinic is open Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 7:00pm