Therapist

Overview

Location: 1445 Research Boulevard Suite 100 Rockville, Maryland (On-site)Compensation:

• Associate/Provisional License: $65,000 – $75,000 a year (DOE)
• Fully Licensed Clinicians: $75,000 – $80,000 a year (DOE)

Schedule: (Full-time)

• M-F : 3 days/week 8AM - 5PM, 2 days/week 11AM - 7PM

At Embark Behavioral Health – Chevy Chase, we’re not just offering a job—we’re offering a purpose. Our growing Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Rockville is seeking passionate, skilled therapists who are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients ages 12-28. 
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans centered on client needs.
• Provide parent coaching and maintain consistent family communication.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with Maryland regulations.
• Collaborate on discharge planning and outcome tracking.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality in all aspects of care.
• Contribute to a positive, team-based clinical culture that values compassion and results.

Qualifications

Minimum 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:
  • LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT (Associate/Provisional)
  • LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT (Fully Licensed)

Preferred Experience:

• 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.

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.