Primary Therapist - Adolescent/Teen Mental Healthcare

Location: 20116 Ashbrook Pl, Suite 110-120, Ashburn, VA 20147
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, with two evenings/week (12 PM–8 PM)
Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Salary

• Associate Licensed Clinicians: $65,000 – $75,000/year (DOE)
• Fully Licensed Clinicians: $75,000 – $85,000/year (DOE)

At Embark Behavioral Health, we’re not just offering a job—we’re offering a purpose. Our Ashburn-based IOP/PHP program is expanding, and we’re seeking compassionate, skilled therapists who are ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of adolescents and their families.

If you're a clinician who thrives in a collaborative, emotionally intelligent environment and is passionate about reducing teen anxiety, depression, and suicide, we want to meet you.

• Provide inclusive, affirming, and culturally competent care for LGBTQIA+ youth and families.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans centered on client needs.
• Provide parent coaching and maintain consistent family communication.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with state regulations.
• Collaborate on discharge planning and outcome tracking.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality in all aspects of care.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
• Eligibility for licensure in Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Resident in Marriage and Family Therapist, Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work.

Preferred:

• Fully licensed in Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
• 1+ year of clinical experience in an IOP/PHP or outpatient setting.
• Experience with adolescents and families using relational and systemic approaches.
• Familiarity with clinical assessments and outcome-based treatment planning.
• Willingness to establish a CAQH profile and obtain an NPI.

• Become the Best of the Best: Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
• Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that 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.
• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid licensure renewal, CEU reimbursement, long-term and short-term disability, 401K with company matching program, PTO, and paid parental leave. 

If you're ready to bring your heart, skills, and vision to a team that values healing, innovation, and connection—let’s talk. Join us in creating a brighter future for teens and families in Loudoun County and beyond.

Apply today and start your journey with Embark Behavioral Health.

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.