Weekend Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time)
- Part-time
- Weekends
How this pay compares
This posting states $40–$50 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in Virginia post a median of $39.76 an hour, the middle half $34.27–$50, across 58 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in Virginia earn a median of $28.79 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Overview
Part-Time Weekends (Group Therapist)
Hourly: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour (DOE)
Location: 7809 Schelhorn Rd, Alexandria VA 23306
Schedule: 4-hour shift Saturday and Sunday, YOU choose the time!
- PRN Shifts: Option to pick up hours during the week to run additional groups as needed.
Are you ready to create joy and heal generations? Embark Behavioral Health adolescent residential treatment center in Alexandria, VA, is looking for licensed therapists to lead weekend group sessions that make a real impact.
As Licensed Mental Health Therapist, you’ll collaborate with your team to discuss client progress and strategies, primarily assist in group therapy sessions at our short-term residential home. You will utilize relational and systemic modalities , along with experiential therapy to create a holistic approach that supports clients in processing emotions, strengthening relationships, and developing effective coping strategies. End each day by documenting progress and planning for the next day, knowing you've made a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities
- Conduct one group therapy session and attend Nurse group therapy sessions.
- Ensure compliance with treatment standards through required notes and MTP
- Meet program goals through outcomes testing and standards
- 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
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.
From Embark Behavioral Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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