EMDR Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Williamsburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Cove Forge Behavioral Health System in Williamsburg, PA, seeks an EMDR Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team and provide life-changing care for adults with behavioral health disorders.

You will assess, diagnose, and deliver clinical services, apply EMDR therapy, and collaborate to create personalized treatment plans. A Master’s degree and licensure are required, with at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience with comparable patient population required.
• EMDR training and experience required.
• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions for diagnosed emotional/behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning based on assessment and coordinate additional services as needed.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services according to facility and professional standards.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services.
• May provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• May perform case management, discharge or aftercare planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers; address patient needs and safety.

Skills

EMDR therapy

Assessment & diagnosis

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services

Job description

Overview

$2,500 Sign On Bonus!

Transform Lives at Cove Forge Behavioral Health!

Are you passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma and behavioral health challenges? Cove Forge Behavioral Health System is seeking a skilled EMDR Therapist to join our dedicated team and provide life-changing care.

What You’ll Do

• Assess, diagnose, and deliver clinical services for individuals with behavioral health disorders.
• Utilize EMDR therapy techniques to support recovery and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create personalized treatment plans.

About Cove Forge

Nestled in the serene woods and mountains of Williamsburg, PA, Cove Forge Behavioral Health System has been a trusted residential treatment center for over 30 years. We specialize in helping adults overcome substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, guiding them toward lifelong sobriety.

Our mission is to set the standard of excellence in addiction treatment. We value:

• Clinical Excellence
• Integrity
• Open Communication
• Teamwork
• Mutual Respect
• Passion for Helping Others

At Cove Forge, you’ll join a team that inspires these values every day—both in our staff and in the individuals we serve.

Qualifications

• Licensed or license-eligible mental health professional.
• EMDR training and experience required.
• Strong commitment to evidence-based care and client-centered treatment.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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