Part-time Therapist

Location: Phnom Penh
Schedule: Full-time
Publish Date: 01/09/2025
Closing Date: 05/09/2025

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About this role

  • Therapist (1 Position)
  • Apply Before: August 20, 2025, by 5:00 PM
  • Job Schedule: Part-Time
  • Report to Program team
  • Locations: Based in Phnom Penh

About EMDR Cambodia

EMDR Association Cambodia is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving mental health in Cambodia. We focus on providing psychotherapy, mainly using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), to help individuals heal from trauma. Our work involves collaborating with local communities, healthcare providers, and government agencies to strengthen mental health services nationwide through enhancing psychological services, training and workshops, and evidence-based studies in the mental health and trauma field.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments to identify psychological needs and trauma history.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including EMDR therapy.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and support networks.
  • Participant in community outreach and mental health education events/campaigns
  • Stay updated on trauma therapy and EMDR research and practices.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social work, or related field.
  • Experienced in treating trauma, preferably in a post-conflict or developing country context.
  • Fluency in Khmer and good at English for case study development and relevant reports.
  • Being certified in EMDR or willing to obtain certification could be value-adding.

Skills and competencies

  • Expertise in trauma-informed care and EMDR
  • Cultural competence and sensitivity
  • Strong empathy, compassion, and commitment to client well-being
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt therapy to client needs
  • Resilience and commitment to self-care
  • Teamwork and ethical integrity.

How to Apply

  • Interested candidates (including internal staff) are encouraged to apply by sending a CV and Cover Letter directly to Ms. Leng Kanitha, Admin/HR Senior Officer, via email: admin@emdrcambodia.org.The application deadline is August 20, 2025, by 5:00 PM.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews to be held on August 28-29, 2025.

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