DBT Therapist – PT

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Part-time DBT Therapist providing individual and group Dialectical Behavior Therapy at an integrative mental-health practice in Gurnee, Illinois. Conducting assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and collaborative whole-person care.

Posted 8/13/2026part-timeGurnee • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $80 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and group Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) sessions, conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans. Strong ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social WorkActive Illinois Clinical LicensureFormal Training In Dialectical Behavior TherapyExperience Delivering Individual DBT TherapyStrong Knowledge Of DBT Principles

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Hard Skills

DBT TherapyBiopsychosocial AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlansClinical DocumentationDBT Skills TrainingMindfulness TechniquesDistress Tolerance TechniquesEmotion Regulation TechniquesInterpersonal Effectiveness TechniquesChain Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCompassionate ApproachClient-Centered ApproachStrong Professional Boundaries

Certifications & Qualifications

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification

Industry Keywords

Interdisciplinary Team CollaborationCommunity-Based WorkClinical Documentation StandardsFidelity SupportConsultation Team Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual and group DBT therapy sessions using standard DBT protocols and evidence-based techniques
Facilitate DBT skills training groups covering mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
Participate in DBT consultation team meetings to support fidelity and clinician development
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate integrative, whole-person care
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as clinically indicated

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
Active Illinois clinical licensure (LPC, LSW, LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent) required
Formal training or certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experience delivering individual DBT therapy and/or DBT skills groups
Strong knowledge of DBT principles, biosocial theory, and chain analysis
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Compassionate, client-centered approach with strong professional boundaries
Willingness to commute to the practice location in Gurnee, IL
Willingness to work in the community, including schools, nursing homes, or community centers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Training & development
Flexible schedule
Flexible work from home options available
W2 employee status