Primary Therapist

Primary Therapist

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

About the Job

EMDR Therapist

We are a Behavioral Health group specializing in substance use disorder and co-occurring issues. Our facility strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based treatment, medical staff, and licensed therapists. Our mission is to help those that are struggling with the tools to recover, regain control and live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse.

As an EMDR Therapist in our treatment center, you will be providing assistance to individuals with varying levels of substance addictions. Your role is to provide high-quality care using evidence-based modalities to help clients heal and recover. The EMDR Therapist is responsible for performing client care, provide group therapy, treatment planning, and coordinating discharge planning, and utilizing their specialty for the care of their patient.

EMDR Therapist Requirements

• Masters degree required
• Licensed in the state of TN
• EMDR certified
• Experience with EMR/EHR and excellent documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 2 years experience in substance abuse treatment

EMDR Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and establish treatment plans for patients in individual or group sessions
• Educate patients on treatment options, methods and techniques
• Maintain records for health insurance and patient tracking, along with personal files for your use as you work with the patient and create the treatment plan
• Work with other professional staff to collaborate on treatment methods and plans for patients and to assess suitability for counseling services or referrals to other treatment centers
• Conduct research as needed to develop new treatment methods and to stay up-to-date on changes within the field
• Agree to and comply with all company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, including how to handle patient grievances, proper intake procedures, staff meeting requirements and general code of conduct
• Assist with general monitoring of in-house patients as needed

Pay: $30- $45/hr

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 9am-2pm (Flexible)

Location: Brentwood, TN