Trauma-Focused EMDR Therapist — Flexible, Outpatient

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

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Job summary

MVP Recovery in Media, PA seeks a licensed Trauma-Focused EMDR Therapist to deliver outpatient psychotherapy for individuals with substance use disorders and trauma-related symptoms. The role centers on trauma treatment using EMDR and integrating it within comprehensive recovery plans.

The therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, employ evidence-based approaches (EMDR, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing), collaborate with the treatment team, and ensure compliant, recovery-oriented

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current, active independent clinical license required (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
• EMDR certification required.
• Minimum 3 years with substance use 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 EMDR protocols and clinical best practices.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments 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 as needed.
• Maintain a recovery-oriented approach prioritizing substance use treatment while addressing trauma and co-occurring concerns.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric providers, case managers, recovery specialists, and treatment team members.
• Participate in clinical staffing, case consultation, supervision, and treatment planning.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention when clinically indicated.
• Complete documentation including treatment plans, progress notes, assessments, and discharge documentation.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

EMDR therapy

CBT

DBT

Motivational interviewing

Education

Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology

Independent clinical license

EMDR certification

Job description

MVP Recovery in Media, PA seeks a licensed Trauma-Focused EMDR Therapist to deliver outpatient psychotherapy for individuals with substance use disorders and trauma-related symptoms. The role centers on trauma treatment using EMDR and integrating it within comprehensive recovery plans.

The therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, employ evidence-based approaches (EMDR, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing), collaborate with the treatment team, and ensure compliant, recovery-oriented