Mental Health Therapist

Overview

Location: 20400 Observation Drive Suite 200 Germantown, MD 20876 

Hourly Pay: $35.00 - 45.00 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Part-time; Clinic is open Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 7:00pm

Join an adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) serving teens, young adults and their families in Germantown, Maryland. We're seeking a licensed therapist to provide primarily group therapy while supporting treatment planning and discharge coordination. This part-time role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy working with adolescents in a structured outpatient setting and want flexible supplemental hours. The position will float between two clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily group therapy for adolescents enrolled in an IOP/PHP program.
• Maintain a focused caseload and collaborate with families to support treatment goals, progress, and discharge planning.
• Complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and on time.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate treatment and ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Required: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Required: Active Maryland clinical licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT (or equivalent independent clinical license recognized by the Virginia Board) preferred - Active LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT will be considered; experience with adolescents, IOP, PHP, or higher-acuity behavioral health settings preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ year of clinical experience in a residential, IOP, or PHP setting.
• Experience using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.
• Passion for working with adolescents, young adults, and families.
• Willingness to obtain a CAQH profile and NPI during onboarding.

Benefits

• Become the Best of the Best: Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth with financial incentives attached for completing.
• Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents lives. 
• Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

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