Mental Health Therapist

Location: 1445 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, Rockville, MD 

Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite 

• 3 Days a Week:
  • 9:00pm - 5:00pm 
• 2 Day a Week:
  • 11:00am - 7:00pm

Compensation:

• Associate/Provisional License: $70,000 – $80,000 a year (DOE)
• Fully Licensed Clinicians: $80,000 – $85,000 a year (DOE)

At Embark Behavioral Health – Rockville, we’re not just offering a job—we’re offering a purpose. Our growing IOP, and PHP program in Rockville is seeking passionate, skilled therapists who are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents and their families.

We are committed to reducing teen anxiety, depression, and suicide rates—and we need your clinical expertise, empathy, and creativity to help us achieve that mission.

• Personalized Caseloads: Manage a focused caseload of 6 clients, providing high-quality, individualized care with a commitment to family programming and parent coaching.
• Facilitate Individual, Family, and Group Therapy: Conduct therapy sessions that integrate trauma-informed care and systemic approaches to create meaningful change in families.
• Develop comprehensive discharge plans for students, ensuring thorough review with both students and their family members.
• Maintain compliance with treatment standards through meticulous & timely documentation of notes and adherence to MTP (Master Treatment Plan) standard requirements.
• Client-Centered Approach: Provide client-centered care, tailoring therapy to meet individual, group, & family therapy needs. 
• Cultural Competency: Apply developmentally appropriate and culturally competent care, addressing the unique psychological needs of each client.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Maryland licensure or eligibility for one of the following:
  • LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT (Associate/Provisional)
  • LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT (Fully Licensed)

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ year of clinical experience in a residential, IOP, or PHP setting.
• Experience using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.
• Passion for working with adolescents, young adults, and families.
• Willingness to obtain a CAQH profile and NPI during onboarding.

• 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. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.