Highlights
Embark Behavioral Health - Chevy Chase is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Therapist to join our growing Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serving adolescents, young adults, and families. We are seeking clinicians who have experience facilitating individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy , and who are committed to supporting adolescents and young adults experiencing mental health, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chevy Chase, Maryland |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $65,000–$75,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Website | https://www.embarkbh.com/about-embark-behavioral-health/ |
Description
Overview:
Responsibilities:
Benefits:
Location: 2 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 230, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (On-site)
Compensation:
- Associate/Provisional License: $65,000 - $75,000 annually (DOE)
- Fully Licensed Clinicians: $75,000 - $80,000 annually (DOE)
Schedule: Full-Time
- Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Licensed Therapist (PHP/IOP) | Adolescent & Family Mental Health
Embark Behavioral Health - Chevy Chase is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Therapist to join our growing Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serving adolescents, young adults, and families. This position provides an opportunity to deliver high-quality behavioral health services in a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment focused on lasting clinical outcomes.
We are seeking clinicians who have experience facilitating individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy, and who are committed to supporting adolescents and young adults experiencing mental health, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
This is an on-site position based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, serving clients from the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy services to adolescents and young adults ages 12-28 utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Maintain a typical caseload of approximately 4-6 clients.
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs, clinical presentations, and treatment goals.
- Facilitate process groups, psychoeducational groups, and therapeutic family sessions.
- Provide parent coaching and maintain regular communication with family members and support systems, as clinically appropriate.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other members of the treatment team to coordinate client care.
- Complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely and accurate manner.
- Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as needed to support successful treatment outcomes.
- Participate in discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and continuity-of-care initiatives.
- Adhere to all ethical, legal, regulatory, and organizational standards related to behavioral health treatment and confidentiality.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Active licensure in the District of Columbia (DC) permitting independent or supervised clinical practice.
Licensure may include one of the following:
LGPC, LMSW, LGSW, or LGMFT (Associate/Provisional License)
LCPC, LICSW, or LCMFT (Fully Licensed)
Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy in a behavioral health setting.
Ability to complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years of experience in an outpatient, PHP, IOP, residential treatment, or community mental health setting.
Experience working with adolescents, young adults, and families.
Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, or experiential approaches.
Strong crisis intervention, assessment, and treatment-planning skills.
Familiarity with outcome-based care and measurement-informed treatment practices.
Ability to obtain and maintain a CAQH profile and NPI number during onboarding if not already established.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Multiple plan options, including PPO and HDHP plans with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave - Up to 6 weeks fully paid for eligible exempt employees and up to 4 weeks fully paid for eligible non-exempt employees.
- Life & Disability Coverage - Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with voluntary supplemental options available.
- 401(k) with Company Match - Retirement savings program with company matching contributions after eligibility requirements are met.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays - Competitive PTO package and paid company holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential counseling and support resources available to employees and their household members.
- Professional Growth Opportunities - Collaboration with experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary treatment teams within a nationally recognized behavioral health organization.
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. #EBDT
About Company
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.
- 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.
- We have a deep legacy of over 25 years serving youths, focused on preteens, teens, and young adults.
- We collect thousands of data points and share feedback with families so we can adjust treatment in real time to improve results.
- We treat the entire family using an evidence-based and relationship-focused approach.
- We offer the highest levels of quality care and safety standards, with all programs accredited by The Joint Commission.