EMDR Trauma Therapist — Outpatient Recovery Specialist

Mvprecovery; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible schedule

Job summary

MVP Recovery in Media, PA is seeking a Trauma-Focused EMDR Therapist to provide trauma-informed behavioral health services to individuals with substance use disorders and trauma-related symptoms, using EMDR and related therapies in an outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree, an active independent license, EMDR certification, and at least three years of relevant experience; collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and thorough documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current, active independent clinical license required (LPC, LCSW, LMFT or equivalent).
• EMDR certification required.
• 3 Year Minimum with Substance Abuse Population.

Responsibilities

• Provide groups and individual outpatient psychotherapy to clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
• Provide trauma-focused treatment utilizing EMDR in accordance with established EMDR protocols and clinical best practices.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments, client needs, and level-of-care requirements.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions including EMDR, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and other appropriate therapeutic approaches.
• Assess client readiness and clinical stability prior to initiating trauma processing.
• Monitor client response to trauma treatment and modify interventions based on clinical presentation and progress.
• Maintain a recovery-oriented approach that prioritizes substance use treatment while appropriately addressing trauma and co-occurring mental health concerns.
• Collaborate with medical providers, psychiatric providers, case managers, recovery specialists, and other members of the treatment team.
• Participate in clinical staffing, case consultation, supervision, and treatment planning.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention when clinically indicated.
• Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and discharge documentation.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, applicable state regulations, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

EMDR certification

Trauma-focused therapy

Outpatient psychotherapy

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

MVP Recovery in Media, PA is seeking a Trauma-Focused EMDR Therapist to provide trauma-informed behavioral health services to individuals with substance use disorders and trauma-related symptoms, using EMDR and related therapies in an outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree, an active independent license, EMDR certification, and at least three years of relevant experience; collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and thorough documentation are essential.