Clinical Support Staff

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00 - $24.00 DOE

Part-Time / Clinical Support Staff

Location: 20116 Ashbrook Pl Suite 110 120, Ashburn, VA 20147 

Schedule:  Our PHP Program runs M-F from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. IOP Program runs M-Th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.                        Shifts would start 30 minutes before and end 30 minutes after each program.                                                                    Attendance at team meetings outside of these hours may be required. 

Embark is a unique organization comprised of an extraordinary family of programs, all dedicated to creating joy and healing generations. 

Embark is looking for full-time Clinical Support (20-30 hours per week) Staff who align with our mission of reducing adolescent and young adult anxiety, depression and suicide to join our OP, IOP and PHP clinic in Ashburn, VA. Come join our team of empathetic professionals who are passionate about creating joy and healing generations together! Mental Health Matters!

Embark provides premiere mental health support for adolescents, young adults and their families. With over 27 years of experience, our treatment continuum spans from outpatient to residential care, meeting the client’s needs exactly where they are at. Embark Utilizes a proven, internationally validated outcomes platform and the industry's highest quality of care and safety standards, providing exceptional care for our families.

What would you do: Clinical Support Staff provide broad support to our outpatient behavioral health team by helping lead group therapy, assists medical professionals in a clinical setting. Setting patient appointments, assisting with client check-in and orientation, collecting patient data, insurance information, and providing any additional support that your coworkers might need and helping clients practice skills that promote emotional regulation.

• Assist the clinical staff in supporting clients in treatment groups and activities.
• Supervises the students and ensures that they are being safe to themselves and to those around them.
• Helps clinical staff enforce Group Rules and Norms.
• Rewards and praises students for positive behavior.
• Assists students in processing through the students’ various issues and concerns.
• Develops a healthy and meaningful staff/student relationship with each student.
• Advises students regarding problem solving and offers healthy coping strategies for dealing with the students’ emotions.
• Observes and charts student behavior, affect, and participation.
• Comforts and supports struggling students. Listens to them as needed.
• Role models in all areas.
• Monitors the environment surrounding the girls at all times for safety and is aware of emergency procedures.
• Provides care and monitors symptoms for individuals with moderate or high risk of suicide.
• Assists Clinical Team in Assessing clients for suicide risk and performing appropriate screening for suicide risk when needed.
• Works to create a therapeutic environment on shift.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is essential.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Completion or near completion of bachelor’s degree or higher in Behavioral Sciences
• Experience working in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to pass a state background check.
• Effective communication skills.
• Team player.
• Flexibility a must.
• First Aid & CPR certified.

• 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.