Mental Health Therapist

Embark Behavioral Health • Ashburn, VA

19d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our growing Outpatient Clinic in Ashburn, Virginia . As a key member of our clinical team, you’ll provide individual and family therapy for teenagers and young adults 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 .

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.
• Provisionally licensed therapists are welcome to apply! We provide supervision to help you gain your clinical hours.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-centered care through individualized treatment planning, weekly 1:1s, group supervision, and team collaboration, with an average caseload of 22 to 25 billable hours per week.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level