EMDR Therapist- Apex or Cary

Brinkley Brown Mental Wellness PLLC; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

referrals provided

Billing/marketing handled

Competitive percentage-based pay

Office space in Apex and Cary

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Work-life balance

Job summary

Brinkley Brown Mental Wellness, PLLC invites an EMDR-trained clinician to join our Apex or Cary practice as a fully or associate licensed therapist working as a 1099 independent contractor.

You will provide in-person EMDR and outpatient therapy, building a trauma-focused caseload while receiving referrals and administrative support to focus on clinical work.

Qualifications

• Fully or associate licensed in NC (LCSW/LCSWA, LMFT/LMFTA, or LCMHC/LCMHCA).
• EMDR training or certification.
• Experience with trauma/PTSD; in-person outpatient therapy.
• Ability to maintain a 20+ session caseload weekly.
• Ability to work at Apex or Cary offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide EMDR and outpatient therapy in-person at Apex or Cary offices.
• Build a trauma-focused caseload aligned with clinical strengths.
• Receive referrals, manage caseload, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain ethical, trauma-informed, client-centered care.

Skills

Trauma-focused therapy

EMDR experience

In-person therapy

Outpatient therapy

Caseload 20+ sessions/week

Education

LCSW/LCSWA license NC

LMFT/LMFTA license NC

LCMHC/LCMHCA license NC

EMDR training/certification

Job description

EMDR Therapist – Apex or Cary, NC

In-Person | Apex or Cary, NC | 1099 Independent Contractor

Brinkley Brown Mental Wellness, PLLC is a growing, multidisciplinary private practice with nearly 30 providers serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across North Carolina.

We're Growing!

We are seeking a Fully or Associate Licensed EMDR Therapist to join our team at our Apex or Cary location.

We're looking for a clinician who is trained in EMDR and passionate about working with clients experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and other mental health needs.

Our practice receives a steady flow of referrals for clients seeking trauma-focused therapy, and we are specifically looking to expand access to EMDR services at our Apex and Cary offices.

Build a Practice That Works for You

You make your own schedule. We provide the referrals, infrastructure, and administrative support so you can focus on your clients.

This position is specifically for a clinician interested in providing in-person EMDR and outpatient therapy services at our Apex or Cary office while building a consistent caseload around their clinical strengths and interests.

What We Offer

• Flexible, provider-determined scheduling
• Steady flow of new patient referrals
• Opportunity to build a trauma-focused and EMDR caseload
• Billing, collections, and marketing handled for you
• Competitive percentage-based compensation
• Established office space in Apex and Cary
• Freedom to build a caseload around your strengths and clinical interests
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Provider autonomy with a strong emphasis on work/life balance

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to speak with you if you:

• Are fully or associate licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW/LCSWA, LMFT/LMFTA, or LCMHC/LCMHCA
• Have completed EMDR training or are EMDR certified
• Have experience or a strong clinical interest in working with trauma and PTSD
• Are comfortable treating a range of outpatient presenting concerns
• Are interested in developing a consistent caseload of 20+ sessions per week
• Are available to provide in-person services at our Apex or Cary office
• Value evidence-based, ethical, trauma-informed, and client-centered care
• Enjoy professional independence while still being part of a supportive team

Experience utilizing EMDR with a variety of populations and presenting concerns is especially valued.

Compensation

This is a 1099 independent contractor position with percentage-based compensation. Clinicians have significant autonomy over their schedules and caseloads, allowing you to build your practice around both your lifestyle and income goals.

Clinicians maintaining a full caseload can typically expect to earn approximately $85,000–$115,000+ annually, depending on licensure level, payer mix, and caseload.

Licensure: Fully or Associate Licensed

EMDR: EMDR Trained or Certified

Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Schedule: Flexible / Provider-Determined

Caseload: 20+ sessions per week

Work Setting: In-Person

Location: Apex or Cary, NC

Annual Earning Potential: Approximately $85,000–$115,000+ with a full caseload, depending on licensure level, payer mix, and caseload

Why Brinkley Brown?

You get the autonomy and earning potential of private practice without having to build it alone. We provide the referrals and handle the business infrastructure while you maintain control over your schedule, caseload, and clinical work.

If you're an EMDR-trained therapist looking for an established practice where you can build a trauma-focused caseload, maintain flexibility, and focus on doing great clinical work, we'd love to talk with you.