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Ellie Mental Health

EMDR Trained Clinician

Richmond, VA · On-site

$68K - $80K/yr

We are seeking EMDR-trained or EMDR-certified therapists who are passionate about providing exceptional care and want to grow within a supportive, clinician-centered organization. At Ellie Mental ...

Ellie Mental Health

EMDR Certified Therapist

KY · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Vision insurance Clinic Description As an EMDR Certified Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an ...

Ellie Mental Health

EMDR Trained Therapist

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$82K - $103K/yr

Provide structured EMDR therapy services to individuals * Maintain a caseload of 25 client sessions per week * Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to ...

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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for emdr in the United States is $85,006.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EMDR therapist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an EMDR Therapist, you need a clinical mental health background (such as a master's or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or social work) and formal EMDR training with certification. Familiarity with EMDR protocols, case management software, and adherence to ethical guidelines are essential technical requirements. Strong empathy, active listening, and the ability to build trust make a therapist stand out in this role. These skills ensure effective trauma treatment, client safety, and positive therapeutic outcomes.

What is the difference between Emdr vs Art Therapist?

AspectEmdrArt Therapist
Required CredentialsTraining in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, often licensed mental health professionalsMaster's degree in art therapy or related field, certification in art therapy
Work EnvironmentPrivate practice, clinics, hospitals, mental health agenciesHospitals, schools, mental health clinics, private practice
Industry UsageTrauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression treatmentMental health, rehabilitation, educational settings

EMDR therapists focus on trauma processing using specific therapeutic techniques, while art therapists utilize creative arts to facilitate healing. Both roles require mental health training but differ in methods and tools used for treatment.

What is an EMDR therapist?

An EMDR therapist is a licensed mental health professional trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR is a psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and recover from traumatic experiences and distressing memories. EMDR therapists guide clients through a structured process that involves recalling traumatic events while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements. This method has been shown to help reduce the emotional impact of trauma and facilitate healing. EMDR therapists often work with clients who have PTSD, anxiety, or other trauma-related conditions.

What are some common challenges EMDR therapists face when working with clients, and how can they be addressed?

EMDR therapists often encounter challenges such as clients experiencing strong emotional reactions or difficulty recalling traumatic memories during sessions. To address these, therapists use grounding techniques, establish a safe therapeutic environment, and ensure clients have coping strategies in place before processing begins. Regular supervision and peer consultation also help EMDR therapists navigate complex cases and maintain professional growth. Building trust and pacing sessions according to each client's readiness are crucial for successful outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Emdr job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 41% Full Time, 54% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,006 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

EMDR Trained Clinician

Ellie Mental Health

Richmond, VA • On-site

$68K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Ellie Mental Health rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact, laugh often, be authentically yourself, and help transform the mental health experience for your clients and community, we'd love to meet you. We are seeking EMDR-trained or EMDR-certified therapists who are passionate about providing exceptional care and want to grow within a supportive, clinician-centered organization.
At Ellie Mental Health, we are looking to expand our family with individuals who share our vision of improving access to high-quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination
What We Offer
  • Industry-leading compensation model
  • Flexible scheduling opportunities
  • Comfortable, fully furnished high-end offices
  • Administrative and billing support
  • Clinical consultation and supervision opportunities
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • A culture rooted in creativity, humor, compassion, acceptance, determination, and authenticity
  • Additional benefits and perks based on employment status

Responsibilities
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and establish appropriate diagnoses
  • Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans
  • Provide individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy services as appropriate
  • Complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records in accordance with company policy and professional standards
  • Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with licensing board requirements
  • Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, and other treatment team members as appropriate
  • Utilize evidence-based and creative interventions to support client growth and achievement of treatment goals
  • Participate in clinical staff meetings, trainings, consultations, and other required activities
  • Provide exceptional customer service and contribute positively to the clinic culture
  • Maintain a minimum caseload of 25 client sessions per week for full-time status
  • Assist in community outreach and relationship-building efforts when appropriate
  • Perform other duties that support our mission, clients, and team (and probably a few meaningful things we forgot to list!)

Required Qualifications and Skills
  • Virginia licensure or license-eligible status in a behavioral health discipline (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, etc.)
  • Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to establish, maintain, and model healthy professional boundaries with clients
  • Ability to complete documentation and administrative requirements accurately and in a timely manner
  • Comfortable working with diverse populations and presenting concerns
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience preferred)
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment
  • Commitment to ethical practice, professional growth, and ongoing learning
Why Ellie?
Because therapy matters. Clinicians matter. And creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and empowered matters too.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $68,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Seeking creative & collaborative humans with a passion for changing mental health care in fun and meaningful ways
Don't meet EVERY requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Ellie Mental Health is devoted to purposefully building an inclusive and diverse workplace where all of our humans can be their authentic selves! (Authenticity is one of our core values, after all...) If you're excited about the chance to be a change-maker with us, but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every single qualification of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. Our mental health jobs need dedicated individuals from every background who are willing to care for others. And who knows, you might just be the perfect candidate for another role!
Employee Experience
We take care of our people. It's that simple. From investing in their financial future, to providing wages that shatter the ceiling in our industry to reasonable caseload expectations we ensure that our people are happy. Happy employees do better work and provide better client care! No matter what it is that you do in your mental health career at Ellie, our clients depend on us cultivating an environment where our employees can thrive so that they can thrive too!
Y'all, jobs in mental health are tough jobs with a high risk of emotional fatigue and burnout. At Ellie, we use all of our core values of humor, creativity, authenticity, acceptance, determination, and compassion not just out in our communities, but we turn them inwards too! Our employees have clear growth paths for advancing their careers.
We have created a culture that reminds us that our employees are our leaders!
Company Structure
Ellie is a socially responsible for-profit business, which allows us to be flexible and responsive to our community's needs. Many mental health and wellness-focused companies are non-profits or government agencies, which rely on the general public, grants, or large donors for funding. This model often results in little creativity and lower compensation for employees, promoting a work culture that just makes people feel "blah."
Feeling blah doesn't help employees stay motivated, engaged, or even in their jobs for a very long time! So we created a new model: one that puts flexibility, innovative decision-making, creativity, and our people first, while remaining a socially conscious and responsible for-profit business focused on changing how we treat mental health.
In short, we're just people helping people. Wanna join the herd?

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