Job Overview
ActivHealing Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled EMDR Mental Health Practitioner (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD) to join our trauma-informed team in Oceanside, CA. This part-time, W-2 position (30 hours/week) is ideal for a clinician passionate about working with military personnel, veterans, first responders, and individuals affected by trauma. The practitioner will deliver EMDR therapy as part of our outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), participating in treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This is an on-site only role, offering a supportive work environment with flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional development.

Duties

• Provide individual and group EMDR therapy to clients experiencing trauma-related symptoms
• Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and update goals in coordination with the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with insurances and insurance billing standards
• Participate in weekly clinical meetings, case consultations, and staff development activities
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, and support staff to ensure continuity of care
• Utilize trauma-informed practices and integrate additional modalities as appropriate (e.g., CBT, DBT, Brainspotting)
• Support crisis intervention and safety planning when necessary
• Lead psychoeducational or trauma-processing groups
• Uphold ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and licensing board regulations

Skills

• EMDR Proficiency – Demonstrated competence in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), including knowledge of protocols, phases, and trauma applications
• Clinical Assessment – Strong ability to assess, diagnose, and develop effective treatment plans for individuals with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and related conditions
• Trauma-Informed Care – Deep understanding of trauma-informed principles and experience working with high-acuity clients (veterans, first responders, etc.)
• Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration, documentation, and therapeutic engagement
• Cultural Competence – Ability to work respectfully with diverse populations, including those with military or multicultural backgrounds
• Organizational Skills – Proficient in managing time, documentation, and clinical priorities in a fast-paced outpatient or PHP setting
• Team Collaboration – Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, participating in case consultations, and contributing to a collaborative care model
• Ethical Integrity – Knowledge of HIPAA, California licensure standards, and professional ethical guidelines (CAMFT, NASW, APA, etc.)
• Adaptability – Comfort with evolving client needs, documentation platforms (e.g., EHR), and structured program environments

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Primary Care
• Psychiatry

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Oceanside, CA 92054 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oceanside, CA 92054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person