Trauma Therapist — EMDR Preferred

Job TitleTrauma Therapist / EMDR Therapist — Outpatient Trauma Intensive Program CompanyWoodridge Trauma Institute LocationNorthern New Jersey / In-Person Position TypeFee-for-ServicePotential for salaried position as the center grows About Woodridge Trauma Institute Woodridge Trauma Institute is a developing outpatient trauma treatment center in Northern New Jersey offering a structured 10-day trauma intensive program for adults who need a deeper and more focused level of care than traditional weekly therapy can provide. Our model is built around phased, trauma-informed treatment that combines individual therapy, EMDR-informed trauma work, somatic and nervous system regulation, experiential healing, skills-based support, and careful integration. The goal is to provide clients with a safe, contained outpatient setting where meaningful therapeutic progress can happen with greater continuity and momentum. We are seeking dedicated trauma therapists who want to be part of a clinically serious, mission-driven treatment center focused on deep, ethical, and effective trauma healing. Position Overview Woodridge Trauma Institute is hiring therapists for a fee-for-service outpatient role, with the potential to grow into a salaried position as the center expands. Preference will be given to clinicians trained in EMDR or other trauma-focused modalities. However, we are also open to strong clinicians who are highly motivated to develop advanced competency in trauma treatment. Ongoing training, clinical development, and consultation will be provided. This role is ideal for therapists who want to grow within a specialized trauma treatment environment and be part of building an innovative outpatient program from the ground up. Responsibilities The therapist will provide trauma-focused individual therapy within our outpatient 10-day intensive model.

Responsibilities may include:

Providing individual therapy to adults in an outpatient trauma intensive setting Using EMDR, somatic, parts-based, attachment-focused, or other trauma-informed approaches Supporting clients through preparation, stabilization, trauma processing, and integration Helping clients develop nervous system regulation and grounding skills Collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team Participating in case consultation, clinical development, and ongoing training Maintaining timely and ethical clinical documentation Upholding a safe, contained, and trauma-informed treatment environment Preferred Qualifications Strong preference will be given to candidates with: EMDR training, EMDR certification, or strong interest in EMDR training Experience treating trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, and dissociation Training or interest in somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, ego state therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, DBT, mindfulness, or other trauma-informed approaches Comfort working within a structured outpatient program Strong clinical boundaries, judgment, warmth, and emotional steadiness Interest in continued professional growth and advanced trauma training Required Qualifications Licensed or license-eligible mental health professional in

New JerseyExamples:

LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist, LSW, LAC, or equivalent Experience providing psychotherapy to adults Strong commitment to trauma-informed care Ability to work in person at our office in Northern New Jersey Willingness to participate in training, consultation, and clinical development Professional, ethical, and collaborative approach to care Compensation This is a fee-for-service position with competitive session-based compensation. As Woodridge Trauma Institute grows, there may be opportunities for salaried roles, leadership positions, and expanded clinical responsibilities. Compensation will be based on licensure, experience, training, clinical fit, and availability. Training and Development Woodridge Trauma Institute is committed to developing excellent trauma clinicians. Therapists will receive ongoing clinical support, training, and consultation in our trauma intensive model. This may include development in EMDR-informed treatment, phased trauma care, somatic regulation, dissociation-informed practice, parts work, clinical containment, and intensive outpatient trauma treatment. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is warm, grounded, clinically thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about trauma healing. We are looking for therapists who understand that trauma treatment requires more than simply talking about the past. It requires safety, pacing, nervous system awareness, attunement, and the ability to help clients move through painful material in a contained and effective way. This is an opportunity to join an outpatient trauma treatment center at an early stage and help shape a meaningful, high-quality clinical program. How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your clinical experience, trauma training, EMDR background if applicable, and interest in working with Woodridge Trauma Institute. Learn more at WoodridgeTrauma.com.

Pay:

$55.00 - $125.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person