Clinical Director

Overview

 

Clinical Director

Location: 20116 Ashbrook Pl, Suite 110 /120, Ashburn VA 20147 (On-site)

Pay: $90,000 - $105,000 per year (DOE)

Schedule: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM, 2 evening shifts (12 PM – 8 PM) per week required

Full-Time, In Person

Lead With Heart. Shape Care. Change Lives.

Are you a purpose‑driven clinical leader who believes exceptional mental health care can change the trajectory of young lives?

 

Embark Behavioral Health is looking for a Clinical Director to lead our OP/IOP/PHP programs in Ashburn, VA, and help turn our mission of service into reality—one client, one family, and one clinician at a time.

Why This Role Matters

As Clinical Director, you won’t just oversee programs—you’ll shape clinical culture, develop future leaders, and ensure the highest standards of care for teens, young adults, and families who need it most. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who combines clinical excellence with compassion, vision, and the ability to inspire others.

 

You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment where empathy, service, trust, and meaningful outcomes guide every decision.

 

Who You Are

• A clinically licensed mental health clinician with strong leadership experience
• Passionate about working with teens, young adults, and families
• Skilled at balancing clinical integrity, team development, and changing priorities
• A thoughtful leader who leads with empathy, clarity, and purpose
• Driven to make a measurable impact—not just manage a program

Why Embark

At Embark, you’ll join a mission‑driven organization that believes great care starts with great clinicians. We invest deeply in our people, create space for growth, and align around meaningful results—for clients and for staff.

 

We’re on a bold mission: to drive teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from today’s all‑time highs to all‑time lows by 2028. If you’re ready to lead with compassion, shape the future of mental health care, and be part of a mission that truly matters, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight across OP, IOP, and PHP levels of care
• Mentor, coach, and develop therapists, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence
• Ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based treatment and clinical best practices
• Build a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and accountability
• Partner with leadership to strengthen programs, improve outcomes, and support sustainable growth
• Serve as a steady, compassionate presence for both clients and clinicians

Qualifications

What You Need

• Licensure: Fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent in the state of Virginia required.  Full Licensure in Maryland and DC a plus. 
  • Candidates must be prepared to establish (or already have) a CAQH profile and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as part of the onboarding process.
• Education: Minimum master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences - Social Work (MSW,) Clinical Social Work (CSW,) Clinical Mental Counseling (CMHC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a related discipline.
• Required: Authorized to provide clinical supervision in the state where the clinic is located by the appropriate state licensing agency or eligible with completion of training within six months of employment. 

Benefits

What We Offer

• 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 & Holiday