What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMDR Trauma Therapist position at Counseling Works?
Who We Are:
Counseling Works is a thriving private therapy practice with offices located in Naperville, Frankfort, Lemont, and Shorewood, Illinois. We are an established group practice with a strong reputation and are excited to add an experienced trauma therapist to our team.
As an organization, we place focus not only on our clients, but on our professionals as well. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where we can foster the personal and professional growth of all of our clinicians, and continuously offer opportunities for career development. With openness and collaboration at our core, we recognize the needs of our employees, and work to create a positive work life balance. Through therapy, we believe that ongoing happiness and a better life are possible, and we feel privileged to offer this type of support to our communities.
Why Consider This Role:
The role of a trauma therapist is perfect for the experienced clinician who focuses on the struggles of PTSD, first responders, veterans, and survivors of abuse/trauma. The therapist will be expected to perform individual, couples or family therapy, including conducting diagnostic assessments to formulate DSM 5 diagnoses and complete treatment plans to support therapeutic interventions. The candidate must have experience working with individuals in 1:1 traditional sessions, and have utilized clinical interventions and diagnostic skills in their current or previous work experience. Preference given to those with EMDR experience, CCTP certification, brain-spotting experience, somatic experience, or Internal Family Systems experience.
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with level of experience; split per session
- Opportunities for career advancement
- A medical biller to coordinate client benefits/eligibility, collect payment and submit claims
- An intake coordinator who answers calls, schedules intake appointments, and gathers completed intake paperwork
- Access to individual consultation with Owner/Founder, and Clinical Director, and free supervision (if required)
- Monthly educational opportunities/CEU events
- Supportive team environment
- Comfortable and well decorated office space
- Marketing support, including Psychology Today profile, business cards, and opportunities for networking
- Contributions to monthly premiums for group healthcare plan
- Flexible scheduling of shifts (some weekends required)
- Flexible vacation policy
- 401K company matching retirement plan
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Current State of Illinois license as a PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, LPC, LSW, or AMFT
- Willing to work weekends and evenings (1 of each required per week)
- Prior private practice experience is a plus but not required
- Proficient computer skills
- Organized, professional, conscientious, timely and responsible.
License/ Certifications:
- LPC, LCPC, AMFT, LMFT, LSW, LCSW, PhD, PsyD, MA or MEd (Required)
- EMDR, CCTP, Brain-Spotting or IFS (Preferred)
