Licensed Trauma Therapist (EMDR)

Licensed Trauma Therapist (EMDR)

Unique Opportunity to Work with Firefighters! Build a career that rebuilds lives; it’s what we do.

Salary: $81,120 and up

Commuter stipend for FT Clinicians, up to $400/month!

Schedule: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri with an occasional weekend day rotation every 4-6 wks. 

The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members struggling with addiction, PTSD, and other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a haven for members to talk with others who have faced or overcome similar challenges.

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.  We put behavioral health front and center, assisting people with substance abuse issues, addictions, and mental health concerns.  With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Perks of working with our clinical team:

• Competitive compensation 
• Great leadership
• Great clinical team culture with strong collaboration cross-functionally to ensure the best quality of care
• Ability to be creative in curriculum
• Saving lives!

Other Benefits include:

• Health, Vision, Dental, Employer-Matched 401(k)
• STD, LTD, and Employer Paid $50k Term Life Policy
• Employer Matched HSA – up to $1500 a year company contribution
• Employee Wellness Program – reduce employee premiums $40/mo
• Free MDLive telehealth benefit
• Paid Time Off - Vacation /Personal /Holiday/Sick
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• **Supervision toward licensure if needed**

The on-site EMDR Clinical Therapist is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director.  EMDR Clinician will be responsible for the patient caseload and provide EMDR therapy to referred clients.  EMDR Clinician will occasionally conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and group, individual, and family therapy as needed.  EMDR Clinician will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning.  The EMDR Clinician is responsible for maintaining communication with the family, referral source, and other service providers as needed.

CORE JOB DUTIES:

• Provides EMDR, individual, family, and group therapy to assigned patients following the program curriculum provided by Clinical Director.
• Completes all required documentation ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Medical Needs Criteria. This includes the following documents:
  
• Biopsychosocial Assessment
• Integrated Summary
• Comprehensive Problem List
• Integrated Master Treatment Plan and Updates
• Individual, family, and group therapy session notes
• Discharge summary
• Effectively uses therapeutic interventions to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans, goals, and objectives and successfully completing treatment.
• Effectively prepares patients for maintaining sobriety/recovery post-discharge.
  
• Maintain referent contact weekly or as required by Clinical Director.
  
• Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of mental health and substance use disorders.
  
• Consistently identifies department improvement areas by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes.
  

OTHER REQUIRED TASKS:

• Maintains positive relationships with all staff
• Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews
• Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff
• Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients
• Communicates significant patient developments to the supervisor
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contributes to the success of the organization
• Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs
• Contributes positively to the morale of other staff
• Performs other tasks as assigned

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Advanced Recovery Systems requires all employees who work in any facility or office to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if needed), allowable under the law unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. 

• Minimum Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or human services.
• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in the mental health field preferred.
• Licensed in the State of Maryland:

Required:

LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)

LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical)

LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist)

LCADC (Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor)

Preferred:

EMDRIA certification or EMDRIA Approved Consultant status, if possible

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards