Assistant Clinical Director

Embark Behavioral Health

Rockville, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$90,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Rockville, Maryland
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

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Location: 1445 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850 (On-site)
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm (Occasionally early morning presence and early evening presence.)
Salary: $85,000 – $90,000 annually

 

Embark Behavioral Health’s Rockville Outpatient Clinic is seeking a Licensed Assistant Clinical Director to join our mission-driven team reducing adolescent and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide. This leadership role supports our OP, IOP, and PHP programs, ensuring clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee treatment planning, progress monitoring, and aftercare coordination.
  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions.

  • Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and crisis interventions.

  • Collaborate with the Clinic Director on daily operations and staff supervision.

  • Ensure compliance with documentation, licensure, and regulatory standards.

  • Mentor clinicians and contribute to training initiatives.

Qualifications:
  • Fully licensed in Maryland as an LCSW, LMFT & LCPC.
  • Ability to supervise associate clinicians. 
  • Expertise in trauma-informed care and multi-modal approaches.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.
  • Ability to maintain boundaries and foster trusting relationships.
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.

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.

About the Company

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Embark Behavioral Health

 
On a Mission: Our Big Hairy Audacious Goal
 
Our big hairy audacious goal is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028. We’re Glad You’re Here! Embark Behavioral Health is a leading nationwide network of outpatient centers and residential programs offering premier mental health treatment for preteens, teens, and young adults. Our ever-growing locations are part of a continuum of care that provides a range of services built from over 25 years of specialization in serving youth.
 
Five key differentiators set Embark apart from other behavioral health care providers.
  1. We offer a robust continuum of care that provides different levels of service and programming based on an individual’s changing needs, from virtual counseling to residential services.
  2. We have a deep legacy of over 25 years serving youths, focused on preteens, teens, and young adults.
  3. We collect thousands of data points and share feedback with families so we can adjust treatment in real time to improve results.
  4. We treat the entire family using an evidence-based and relationship-focused approach.
  5. We offer the highest levels of quality care and safety standards, with all programs accredited by The Joint Commission.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://www.embarkbh.com/about-embark-behavioral-health/