Therapist

Location: 7809 Schelhorn Rd, Alexandria VA 23306 • Full Time

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and empathetic Adolescent Therapist to join our team at Embark’s short-term residential facility in White Haven, Pennsylvania. Nestled along the Lehigh River near the Pocono Mountains, our serene 77-acre campus offers a tranquil, healing environment for female adolescents and their families. Therapists here provide multi-modal, family-system approaches to support lasting change.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of six clients to build strong rapport and drive effective treatment outcomes
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy
• Deliver parent coaching and case management
• Lead team coordination and crisis de-escalation
• Develop and adjust treatment plans
• Administer assessment tools and conduct utilization reviews
• Maintain documentation in the electronic medical record

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Clinical Social Work (CSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a related behavioral-science discipline
• Fully licensed in Pennsylvania or actively working toward licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW, or equivalent)
• NPI number and CAQH profile
• Commitment to a collaborative, team-based approach to client growth
• Experience in individual, family, and group therapy
• Preferred: two years as a licensed therapist leading therapy sessions
• Preferred: one year in a residential setting using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities
• Ability to plan, implement, and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Must pass a state background check

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($70,000 – $90,000/year, DOE)
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, voluntary life/AD&D, long-term disability, 401K with company match, and paid maternal leave
• Company-paid holidays plus PTO accrual
• Access to leading-edge training and professional-growth opportunities
• Supportive, nationally recognized team with long-term advancement pathways

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Some weekends for intakes and occasional evenings to accommodate family schedules