Grief andTrauma Therapist 

Creating Space Therapy is seeking a dedicated and experienced grief and trauma therapist who is EMDR-trained to join our compassionate team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grief and trauma therapy and a commitment to helping clients heal and reclaim their lives. This role involves providing individualized care to clients dealing with grief and trauma, utilizing EMDR and other therapeutic techniques to foster resilience and recovery. If you are passionate about making a difference and looking for a supportive, client-centered work environment, we invite you to apply.

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Duties/Responsibilities:

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• Perform on-site clinical counseling services to clients of Creating Space Therapy, as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.

• Regular and reliable attendance and timely arrival to work are required.

• Be properly licensed and abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are binding upon or applicable to the services performed for Creating Space Therapy.

• Respond to clients’ requests for service or calls within 24 hours whether such requests are made in person, by phone, voicemail, etc., or through the Creating Space Therapy website.  Respond to such requests by meeting, evaluating, and providing services to such clients.

• Communicate with a client’s treatment team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, etc.) as necessary.

• Timely complete written records for each client including, but not limited to intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contact notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time to time by Creating Space Therapy or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the client within a timely fashion (by Friday of each week).  Keep client files accurate and up to date.

• Charge and collect payments from clients for services provided consistent with the policy and rate for such services as established by Creating Space Therapy.

• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training as directed by Creating Space Therapy.

• Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the goodwill and reputation of Creating Space Therapy.  Be respectful of and cooperative and collaborative with co-workers.

• Passion for working with others (being collaborative) and helping our team members grow and learn.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work; and

• Active, provisional license (LSW or LPC) in the State of Illinois is required. A copy must be provided to Creating Space Therapy.

• EMDR Trained through an EMDRIA-approved training program required, EMDR Certified through EMDRIA perferred.

• Available to hold at least 24 client sessions per week, provided such sessions are available.

• Experience providing grief or trauma-focused counseling.

• Align with Creating Space Therapy mission, vision, and values.

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

• Training in a trauma-informed treatment modality is highly preferred.

• Must be punctual in reporting to work.

• Be organized and detail-oriented.

• Be able to work independently on tasks assigned.

 

This position is not right for you if you’re:

• Someone just looking for a job to clock in and out of.

• Someone who doesn’t feel passion for our mission, vision, and values.

• Someone who’s not a team player or prefers not to work collaboratively.

• Someone who wants to own their own business in the near future. If that’s you, awesome! But we’re not the place for you. We dedicate a lot of time to our teams and provide the flexibility, support, and space to allow each member of our team to get creative in their role. The ideal person is invested in time and energy in Creating Space Therapy.

 

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay rate range of $71,000 - $104,000 annually depending on licensure and number of sessions held per week

• PTO: 1 hr earned for every 40 hours worked.

• $500 annual CEU stipend

• $200 monthly health care expense reimbursement (can be used toward premiums, deductible and other out-of-pocket expenses)

• Paid for no-shows and late cancellations

• Paid orientation

• Paid clinical supervision

• Additional opportunities for pay including blogging and community presentations

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To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to kelly@creatingspacetherapy.com