Mental Health Therapist - Adolescent IOP/PHP

Location: 1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 210, Vienna, Virginia

Full-Time Schedule: Monday – Friday

Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Compensation:

• Provisional License: $65,000 – $75,000 a year (DOE)
• Fully Licensed Clinicians: $75,000 – $85,000 a year (DOE)

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled full-time therapist to join our growing Outpatient Clinic in Vienna, Virginia. As a key member of our clinical team, you’ll provide individual and family therapy for adolescents in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), helping youth and families in the Fairfax County community access high-quality mental health treatment close to home.

Our experienced therapists support families through evidence-based care, specializing in treating adolescents facing behavioral health challenges. We offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties in teens.

At Embark Behavioral Health, our mission is to reduce adolescent anxiety, depression, and suicide rates. We foster a supportive clinical environment built on empathy, trust, and collaboration, where your work will have a lasting impact.

• Deliver client-centered care through individualized treatment planning, weekly 1:1s, group supervision, and team collaboration.

• Facilitate family, group, and individual therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches to support therapeutic goals.

• Provide consistent family communication, including parent coaching and ongoing support.

• Ensure thorough documentation and compliance with state regulations, including reporting, confidentiality, and agency coordination.

• Lead discharge planning and program completion, aligning with outcome measures and treatment standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Virginia licensure or eligibility for one of the following:
  • Registered Supervisee in Social work, Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, Resident in Counseling.
  • LCSW, LPC, LMFT.

Preferred Experience:

• • 1+ year of clinical experience in an outpatient, IOP, or PHP setting.
  • Experience using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.
  • Passion for working with adolescents, young adults, and families.
  • Strong clinical documentation and diagnostic skills.
  • Familiarity with outcome-based treatment planning and assessments.
  • 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.