Therapist

Overview

Pay: $70,000 - $90,000 a year (DOE)

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

Position Type: Full Time

Are you ready to create joy and heal generations? Join Embark Behavioral Health in Alexandria, VA, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents and their families every day.

As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist , you'll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss client progress, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy within our short-term residential treatment program. You'll utilize relational, systemic, and experiential therapeutic approaches to help adolescents process emotions, strengthen relationships, and build healthy coping skills.

In this role, you'll create a safe and supportive environment where young people can grow, heal, and thrive. You'll partner with families throughout the treatment journey, contribute to clinical case consultations, and document client progress to ensure continuity of care. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to witness meaningful breakthroughs while helping clients and families build a foundation for lasting change.

Responsibilities

• Manageable caseloads to establish good rapport with clients
• Ensure compliance with treatment standards through required notes and MTP
• Meet program goals through outcomes testing and standards
• Oversee program completion and discharge requirements for all students
• Conduct case management, including treatment care planning, discharge planning, and aftercare planning
• Coach clients on community reintegration
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy
• Collaborate with an experienced clinical team for best client outcomes

Qualifications

• Minimum master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences - Social Work (MSW,) Clinical Social Work (CSW,) Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) or a related discipline.
• Active Virginia licensure or eligibility for one of the following:
• Licensed: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP).
• Associate: Resident in Counseling (RIC) , Supervisee in Social Work (SSW).
• Strong clinical skills with a commitment to evidence-based practices, preferred
• Passion for counseling teens and young adults struggling with mental health issues
• Ability to incorporate clinical diagnostic and assessment instruments to monitor client progress and treatment outcomes
• Experience in residential settings and relational, experiential, and systemic modalities, preferred

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• 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.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.