Weekend Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time)

Part-Time Weekends (Group Therapist)Hourly: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour (DOE)Location:7809 Schelhorn Rd, Alexandria VA 23306Schedule: 4-hour shift Saturday and Sunday, YOU choose the time!PRN Shifts: Option to pick up hours during the week to run additional groups as needed.Are you ready to create joy and heal generations? Embark Behavioral Health adolescent residential treatment center in Alexandria, VA, is looking for licensed therapists to lead weekend group sessions that make a real impact.As Licensed Mental Health Therapist, you’ll collaborate with your team to discuss client progress and strategies, primarily assist in group therapy sessions at our short-term residential home. You will utilize relational and systemic modalities, along withexperiential therapyto create a holistic approach that supports clients in processing emotions, strengthening relationships, and developing effective coping strategies. End each day by documenting progress and planning for the next day, knowing you've made a meaningful impact.Conduct one group therapy session and attend Nurse group therapy sessions.Ensure compliance with treatment standards through required notes and MTPMeet program goals through outcomes testing and standardsCollaborate with an experienced clinical team for best client outcomesMinimum master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences - Social Work (MSW,) Clinical Social Work (CSW,) Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) or a related discipline.Active Virginia licensure or eligibility for one of the following:Licensed:Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW),Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC),Licensed Clinical Psychologist(LCP).Associate:Resident in Counseling(RIC), Supervisee in Social Work(SSW).Strong clinical skills with a commitment to evidence-based practices, preferredPassion for counseling teens and young adults struggling with mental health issuesAbility to incorporate clinical diagnostic and assessment instruments to monitor client progress and treatment outcomesExperience in residential settings and relational, experiential, and systemic modalities, preferredEmbark 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. #LI-CM1Embark 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.

Created: 2025-10-04