Licensed EMDR Therapist

Trauma-Focused Mental Health Therapist (EMDR Certified or Trained Preferred)

Are you a licensed therapist passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma and reclaim their lives? Do you want to work in a supportive private practice where you can focus on providing exceptional care while administrative responsibilities are handled for you?

Open Arms Wellness, a growing group private practice serving the St. Louis area, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed EMDR Therapist to join our expanding behavioral health team. We are especially interested in clinicians who are EMDR Certified, EMDRIA Approved Consultants, or actively working toward certification, though all therapists with formal EMDR training are encouraged to apply.

Our practice is experiencing significant demand for trauma-focused services, creating an excellent opportunity for an EMDR therapist to quickly build and maintain a thriving caseload.

About the Role

As an EMDR therapist at Open Arms Wellness, you will provide specialized trauma treatment to adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of concerns, including:

• PTSD and complex trauma
• Childhood trauma
• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Grief and loss
• Relationship difficulties
• Attachment wounds
• Medical trauma
• First responder and healthcare worker trauma
• Life transitions and stress-related disorders

You will have the autonomy to practice according to your clinical expertise while benefiting from a collaborative team environment that values professional growth, clinician wellness, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing EMDR and other evidence-based therapies
• Provide individual psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults
• Utilize trauma-informed care principles throughout treatment
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and professional standards
• Participate in consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary providers as appropriate
• Provide telehealth and in-person therapy services
• Support clients in achieving meaningful healing, symptom reduction, and improved functioning

Preferred Qualifications

• Current EMDRIA-approved EMDR training completed
• EMDR Certified Therapist preferred
• EMDRIA Approved Consultant preferred but not required
• Experience treating trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, dissociation, anxiety, and attachment-related concerns
• Training in complementary trauma modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, Polyvagal-Informed Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, or Trauma-Focused CBT is highly valued
• Experience providing telehealth services
• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills
• Commitment to continued professional development and evidence-based practice

Requirements

Current fully independent Missouri licensure as one of the following:

• PhD or PsyD
• LCSW
• LMFT
• LPC/LCPC

Additional Requirements:

• EMDR training through an EMDRIA-approved program
• Ability to maintain a caseload of 20+ clinical hours per week
• Commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered care

What We Provide

• Consistent referrals, including trauma-focused referrals
• Administrative support for scheduling, billing, insurance verification, and client communications
• Marketing support to help grow your caseload
• Competitive compensation with productivity and longevity incentives
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid remote opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for consultation and professional development
• Freedom to develop specialty trauma services and niche areas of expertise

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Why Open Arms Wellness?

We believe that trauma treatment changes lives. Our mission is to create a practice where both clients and clinicians can thrive. If you are passionate about EMDR therapy and want to join a team committed to providing exceptional trauma-focused care, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply

Please submit your resume or CV for consideration. Qualified candidates will complete an initial phone interview followed by a Virtual interview with the practice partners.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Louis, MO 63108

Pay: $74,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Louis, MO 63144