
Licensed DBT Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Must adhere to the DBT model in all clinical work within the DBT program.
- Must provide individual DBT therapy to assigned clients.
- Must be open to lead or co-lead DBT skills groups (mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness).
- Must offer between-session coaching and phone support consistent with DBT principles.
- Must participate in weekly DBT consultation team meetings to maintain fidelity to the DBT model.
- Must be able to work effectively with clients presenting high-risk behaviors, including self-harm, suicidality, and severe emotional dysregulation.
- Conduct initial assessments/intake interviews to assess clients' mental health diagnoses and needs.
- Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Provide individual, family, couples and/or group therapy sessions.
- Utilize various Evidenced Based therapeutic modalities and interventions to help Client reach their therapeutic goals
- Collaborate with a forward-thinking team to provide holistic care
- Complete ongoing documentation and maintain accurate and confidential client records.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
- Adhere to professional standards and ethical guidelines.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and weekly 1:1s
Requirements
- Licensed to practice in CA
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or equivalent – two years is a plus, but not required.
- DBT certification or formal DBT training, or be able to start DBT training immediately upon hire.
- Being credentialed with insurance payors is a plus but not required.
- Being able to bring clients with you is a big plus, but not required.
- Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
- Proven experience in mental health counseling or therapy completing treatment plans, diagnosing, and maintaining ongoing documentation
- Appropriate boundaries with clients and colleagues and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High cultural competence and ability to work with diverse client populations.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems (Valant) is a plus
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
DBT therapyindividual therapygroup therapyEvidenced Based therapeutic modalitiestreatment plansmental health diagnosesinitial assessmentsdocumentationcoachingcrisis intervention
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillscultural competenceprofessional boundariescollaborationemotional regulationdistress tolerancemindfulnessleadershipteamwork
Certifications
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)DBT certificationDBT training