EMDR Therapist — Trauma-Informed Clinician in Telehealth Startup

Tides Mental Health; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tides Mental Health in Chicago, IL seeks a talented EMDR Therapist to deliver trauma‑informed care using EMDR as a core modality, alongside other evidence‑based approaches, with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, and grief, in person or via telehealth.

Licensed in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or psychologist) with EMDR Basic Training is required; EMDRIA certification or progress toward certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Illinois in one of the listed licenses.
• Completed EMDR Basic Training through an EMDRIA-approved program.
• EMDRIA Certification or progress toward certification preferred.
• Experience treating trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to join a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide EMDR-based psychotherapy and other evidence-based approaches.
• Assess EMDR readiness through history-taking, stabilization, and resourcing.
• Deliver EMDR per eight-phase protocol, in person and via telehealth.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Contribute to the development of trauma-focused services and referral pathways.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work culture.
• Assist in ad-hoc marketing to build a diverse client base.
• Report to the Clinical Director and contribute to strategic growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Illinois licensed (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/psychologist)

Job description

Tides Mental Health in Chicago, IL seeks a talented EMDR Therapist to deliver trauma‑informed care using EMDR as a core modality, alongside other evidence‑based approaches, with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, and grief, in person or via telehealth.

Licensed in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or psychologist) with EMDR Basic Training is required; EMDRIA certification or progress toward certification is preferred.