Job Title

EMDR Therapist

Reports To

The EMDR Therapist will report to Dr. Margo Jacquot, Founder and Director of The Juniper Center

Job Overview

Provide EMDR therapy for clients in thriving counseling and therapy practice in Chicagoland.

We are looking to hire an EMDR trained therapist to work in an innovative trauma treatment program. The EMDR trained therapist may also work in our general counseling and therapy practice. 

Experience the joy of working where you can bring your full self to work. At The Juniper Center we provide care we would want for ourselves or a loved one. Here you will find independence to build a practice that embraces your interests and expertise. And you’ll find it in a warm, welcoming, supportive, (both personally and professionally) team environment. Our clinicians describe The Juniper Center as a team of kind, intelligent and professional individuals that care and support your clinical and professional growth. We provide CEU’s to help you keep at the forefront of your field, including innovations in brain science and evidence based practices. We are a CEU provider and offer regular workshops on-site.  

About the Juniper Center: The Heart and Science of Meaningful Change 

The Juniper Center is one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices serving Chicagoland in five locations and via telehealth. We provide expert, individualized counseling and therapy for all ages, backgrounds and gender and sexual identities. The Juniper Center specializes in Trauma Recovery; Anxiety and Depression; Behavioral Issues; LGBTQ, Sexuality and Gender; Relationship Therapy.

The Juniper Center care team includes Psychologists, a Psychiatrist, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Counselors, a Neuro-Psychologist, Yoga Instructor, Nutritionist, Art Therapist and Dance Movement Therapist. We use a collaborative, team approach to treat the whole person.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide EMDR therapy for clients in thriving counseling and therapy practice in Chicagoland. 

Qualifications

• Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (Licensed Clinical Psychologist, LCSW, LSW, LPC, LCPC, LMFT)
• Training in EMDR
• 2-3 years of experience providing EMDR Therapy.
• In addition to EMDR, candidate may also provide counseling and therapy for other mental health and personal growth areas such as: Trauma Recovery; Behavioral Issues; LGBTQ, Sexuality and Gender; Relationships, Couples and Family Therapy; Depression and Anxiety.

Location

Position is based in The Juniper Center’s Park Ridge, IL office (post-COVID), but there is an opportunity for some hours to be at one of our satellite offices in Chicago, Oak Park, Barrington and Northfield, as well as via telehealth. 

Compensation/Benefits

This position will afford you the opportunity to work as much or as little as you would like. The position can grow as your desired case load grows.  We are a fee for service practice and we bill daily. You will be paid based on our receivables and our billing department has a 98% collection rate. Rarely is any portion of a service left unpaid.  

We offer: 

Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance and Humana Vision and Dental.  

Two weeks of paid vacation, per year.

Option to enroll in a simple 401K.

Continuing education reimbursement.

How to Apply

Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@thejunipercenter.com. Use the job title as the subject line of your email.