EMDR Specialist

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.