
CAREERS
Would you like to come work for Present Awakenings? See below for our current open positions.
CAREERS AT PRESENT AWAKENINGS
Present Awakenings Therapy Center is a mental health therapy practice in Chicago specializing in providing individual therapy to adults who have experienced trauma and/or loss resulting in trauma, anxiety, mood, and dissociative disorders. We are EMDR Therapists and include parts work and somatic techniques in our practice. We also use other theoretical approaches and techniques – such as Humanistic therapies, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness techniques – in our work to enhance our ability to help clients heal.
At Present Awakenings, we recognize how past trauma continues to invade a person’s present and diminish their future, and we work to help them heal from trauma and loss to regain full lives. We have witnessed significant progress made by our clients through mental health therapy and, especially, through EMDR therapy. We know that change is hard work, includes processing through intense emotions and body sensations, and that it is worth it. We help our clients believe and achieve this as well. We know that each individual is the only expert of themself, their life, and their values, and only they know what is best for them. We don’t judge anyone for their values or beliefs and work to “look through their windows” with empathy. We value being authentic, transparent, and honest with our clients and our co-workers. We strive to provide high-quality therapy and consultation and are always growing our skills and knowledge.
If you are a like-minded therapist, we would love to have you join our team!
OPEN POSITION: FULL-TIME THERAPIST
REQUIREMENTS:
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Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology
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Active Illinois license (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD) or pre-licensed
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Experience conducting individual therapy with adults who have experienced trauma and loss, including both acute trauma and complex trauma; 1+ year(s) experience preferred
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Comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed therapy and various therapeutic techniques
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Experience or interest in EMDR Therapy; Completion of part or all of EMDR Basic Training preferred; Candidates who have trained with EMDR Institute preferred
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Excellent communication, clinical, and customer service skills
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Compliance with and knowledge of HIPAA guidelines
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Willing to work 6-10 clinical hours in the evenings (past 5 pm) and/or weekends
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Allowed to work from home 1-2 days per week after completion of the training period if desired; Will need to have a personal computer, reliable high-speed home internet, and confidential setting to work from home
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide mental health therapy to individual adults combining both EMDR and talk therapy
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Grow and maintain a clinical caseload averaging 22-24 billable clinical hours per week
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Train/continue training in EMDR Therapy to refine and enhance clinical skills and knowledge
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Complete progress notes, intake assessments, treatment plans, and billing documents in a timely manner
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Professionally respond to client communication via phone and email
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Maintain professional and ethical requirements for licensure
BENEFITS:
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W-2 position with competitive compensation based on experience, license, and training
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Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave
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SIMPLE IRA with employer matching contributions
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Health Insurance Benefits
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Regular EMDR Consultation, including towards becoming an EMDR Certified Therapist
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Beautifully decorated office space located on the north side of Chicago
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Liability insurance provided
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Administrative and billing assistance
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Marketing provided by the practice
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Authentic, collaborative, and supportive environment
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Fulfilling, evidence-based, and effective clinical work that helps clients heal
TO APPLY:
Please send CV/resume, cover letter, and at least two professional references to Stacy Rhoades, LCPC via email at stacy@presentawakenings.com with the subject “Full-Time Therapist Applicant”. Include in your cover letter your interest and experience working with adults who have experienced trauma and loss, and your interest and experience with EMDR Therapy.
Present Awakenings values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all genders, sexual identities, ability statuses, religions, and racial and ethnic identities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
3166 N Lincoln Ave, Suite 214A
Chicago, IL 60657