EMDR Specialist
6 days ago
Clementon
Job Description General Description The Clinical Therapist – EMDR Specialist is a licensed mental health professional responsible for delivering trauma-focused therapy using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to clients enrolled in all levels of care within Victory Bay. This position is dedicated to providing targeted, evidence-based trauma treatment across diagnostic categories including, but not limited to, mood disorders, substance use disorders, PTSD, and complex trauma presentations. Tasks & Responsibilities • A. Essential Duties, • Provide structured 90-minute EMDR sessions to clients across all programs, including those in mental health, substance use, and dual diagnosis tracks., • Conduct clinical assessments to determine EMDR readiness and appropriateness, including resourcing and stabilization work., • Develop and maintain EMDR-specific treatment plans and progress notes in accordance with clinical guidelines and best practices., • Collaborate with primary therapists, case managers, and psychiatric providers to align trauma work with overall treatment objectives., • Apply phase-oriented EMDR therapy (e.g., preparation, desensitization, installation, and body scan) consistent with current standards and research., • Use adjunctive techniques as needed to support stabilization, including grounding, affect regulation, and cognitive coping strategies., • Complete timely, accurate, and clinically sound documentation of all EMDR sessions and related interventions., • Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to provide trauma-related insights and clinical updates on EMDR clients., • Offer consultation to team members regarding trauma symptomatology, treatment timing, and client readiness for EMDR., • Maintain EMDR certification or training status in good standing through ongoing education and consultation., • Stay up-to-date with current research and best practices in trauma treatment, dissociation, and complex PTSD., • Recognize and manage trauma-related crises during or outside of EMDR sessions, utilizing de-escalation and appropriate clinical protocols., • Ensure safe closure of EMDR sessions, including appropriate resourcing and containment., • B. Additional Duties, • Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department., • As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly., • C. Interpersonal Relations, • Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information., • Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers., • Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner., • Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy). Competencies • Adaptability, • Customer Service, • Decision Making, • Dependability, • Ethics, • Interpersonal Skills, • Job Knowledge, • Conflict Management, • Organization Skills, • Productivity, • Self-Development, • Teamwork Clinical Competencies: • Clinical Charting, • Crisis Management and Suicide Intervention, • Training in an Evidence-Based Practice, • Familiarity with telehealth services and virtual, HIAA-compliant meeting platforms Key Performance Indicators • Clinical Therapists’ performance will be evaluated on several competencies including but not limited to:, • Completion of assessment tools within appropriate timeframe., • Complete 20 – 30 direct client services per week., • Average rating of 4.3 of 5 or higher on client satisfaction surveys., • Documentation completed within 48 hours of event occurrence., • Chart audit scores at or above 3.5% of 5% each quarter., • Appropriate documentation of and adherence to processes related to higher level of care recommendations and high-risk reporting. Performance Standards & Measurement • Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures., • Compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the business. Equipment, Tools & Machines • Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax., • Use of company network and email domain. Working Conditions • Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment., • May have several responsibilities at once. Interaction with other is constant and can be interruptive., • Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow., • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as is required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs., • Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency., • If you must leave your employment with our company, we request employees to give us at least 30 days’ resignation notice in writing. Demands • Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative., • Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors., • Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees, and business partners, among others., • Excellent organizational skills., • Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner., • Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment., • Ability to function independently and with flexibility., • Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions., • Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 25lbs., • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time., • Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements. Qualifications • Education:, • Associate License required (LAMFT, LAC, LSW), full licensed preferred, • Fully trained in EMDR through EMDRIA; Certification preferred, • Experience:, • 2+ years of experience providing clinical services in the field of mental health; experience and training in at least 1 evidenced-based practice. (EMDR, DBT, CT, etc), • 2+ years of experience providing EMDR services in the field of mental health, • Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.