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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.