Mental Health Therapist

Embark Behavioral Health • Rockville, MD

14d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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: Associate/Provisional Licenses: LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT Fully Licensed Clinicians: LCSW‑C, LCPC, LCMFT

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of experience in an IOP, PHP, or residential treatment setting.
• Background using relational, experiential, systemic, or trauma‑informed models (e.g., DBT, CBT, ACT, family systems therapy).
• A passion for working with adolescents, young adults, and families navigating emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Willingness to obtain a CAQH profile and NPI during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small, intentional caseload (6 clients) to ensure deeply personalized, high-quality clinical care with a strong emphasis on family engagement and parent coaching.
• Facilitate Individual, Family, and Group Therapy using trauma‑informed, evidence‑based, and systemic modalities to drive meaningful and lasting change.
• Create comprehensive discharge plans and review them collaboratively with youth and their families to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain clinical compliance with timely, accurate documentation and adherence to MTP (Master Treatment Plan) standards.
• Deliver a client‑centered, culturally competent therapeutic experience, tailoring interventions to the unique needs of each adolescent and family system.

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