Mental Health Therapist

Salary: $70,000 - 85,000 a year

Location: 7809 Schelhorn Rd, Alexandria VA 23306

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Are you ready to create joy and heal generations? Embark Behavioral Health is opening a brand new adolescent residential treatment center in Alexandria, VA, and we want you on our team!

As Licensed Mental Health Therapist, you’ll collaborate with your team to discuss client progress and strategies, develop and implement personalized treatment plans, and provide individual, group, or family 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.