Pediatric EMDR Therapist

Location: Minnesota (Hybrid eligible, depending on client needs)

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Exempt/Non-Exempt based on licensure

Minnesota Mental Health Clinics (MMHC) is a multidisciplinary behavioral health organization serving individuals across 11 Twin Cities locations. We provide outpatient therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents and adults. Our mission is to support healing, growth, and wellness through accessible, high quality mental health care.

The Pediatric EMDR Therapist provides trauma‑focused psychotherapy to children and adolescents using EMDR and other evidence‑based approaches. This role supports MMHC’s commitment to trauma‑informed care by delivering high quality treatment, maintaining strong engagement with families, and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure comprehensive care. The Pediatric EMDR Therapist conducts diagnostic assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and participates in case consultation and professional development.

• Provide EMDR therapy to children and adolescents experiencing trauma, anxiety, attachment disruptions, behavioral concerns, and related conditions.
• Conduct Diagnostic Assessments (DAs) and develop individualized treatment plans that reflect client strengths, needs, and goals.
• Maintain a developmentally sensitive therapeutic approach.
• Deliver care that aligns with EMDR‑IA standards and MMHC’s best practice guidelines.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in regular supervision, staff meetings, and continuing education.

• Partner with caregivers, schools, pediatricians, and other providers to coordinate treatment and support client wellbeing.
• Engage in multidisciplinary consultation to support quality care and case conceptualization.
• Contribute to a trauma‑informed, patient‑centered culture across pediatric programs.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
• Licensed or license‑eligible in Minnesota (LICSW/LICSW‑eligible, LPCC/LPC, LMFT/LAMFT, LP).
• EMDR Basic Training from an EMDR‑IA approved program (required).
• Experience working with children and adolescents (required).
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed care principles.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

• Mission driven, clinician‑led, and supportive of trauma‑informed, evidence‑based care.
• Opportunities for EMDR consultation, professional development, and advanced clinical training.
• Flexible scheduling, hybrid options, and administrative support.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture committed to clinician well‑being and growth.