Staff Therapist / EMDR Champion

Josselyn; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EMDR Champion to enhance their therapeutic offerings. This role involves maintaining a strong presence as a Staff Therapist while contributing to the development of an EMDR program. You'll prepare engaging content for presentations, represent the organization at community events, and promote EMDR services through various platforms. This opportunity is designed for those passionate about EMDR and looking to make a meaningful impact in the community, all while working flexible hours. If you are dedicated to advancing mental health services and have a knack for public engagement, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Trained in EMDR and practicing regularly.
• Good standing as a licensed therapist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare content for presentations and represent Josselyn at events.
• Assist in vision planning for the EMDR program.

Skills

EMDR Training

Public Speaking

Content Preparation

Community Engagement

Education

Licensed Therapist

Tools

EMDR Tool Library

Job description

The EMDR Champion will maintain a strong standing as a Staff Therapist while contributing to the planning and development of an EMDR program at Josselyn. The position reports to Clinical Supervisor and collaborates heavily with Mission Advancement and Director of Training. Responsibilities include preparing content for presentations, representing Josselyn at community events, and promoting EMDR services through various platforms. The opportunity is expected to take about 2 hours per week, running until the end of the fiscal year, and is expected to be completed outside of a clinician’s working hours.

Essential Responsibilities and Metrics

• Maintain good standing as staff therapist
  • This should be viewed comparably to Pay as you Go clients, but paid with a stipend.
• EMDR responsibilities will be completed outside of regular hours and the role does not include a productivity reduction.
• Assist in vision planning for possible EMDR Program at Josselyn and develop best practices specific to Josselyn related to EMDR
• Prepare presentation content such as speeches, activities for engagement events, testimonials, etc.
• Represent Josselyn at Mission Advancement or public speaking engagements to promote EMDR in the community
• Assist in the development of an EMDR tool library (books, guides, lightbars, etc. that EMDR trained staff can check out.)
• Identify appropriate venues (websites, conferences, etc.) to promote Josselyn’s EMDR services
• Coordinate with Intake team to appropriately route EMDR referrals to staff and maintain list of trained staff.

Qualifications

• Trained in EMDR & practicing EMDR regularly
• Good standing as a Therapist
• Preference for those seeking/interested in certification as an EMDR trainer