Now Hiring
Part-time and Full-time Therapists
(3-40 hours/week)
STLDBT accepts applications and regularly expands staff as we experience steady growth. We are always looking for experienced DBT therapists as well as therapists new to but passionate about learning DBT or CBT to join our team. Applicants for these positions must be licensed or provisionally licensed mental health professionals. Those with prior training in DBT and who have at least 1 year of applicable DBT experience are preferred, but applicants with a passion for proving evidence-based treatments are considered. Applicants with no DBT training or less than 1 year of DBT experience may be encouraged to participate in our DBT Training Programming prior to applying as a therapist.
Post Graduate DBT Therapist
This highly selective program accepts only the most proficient recent Masters in Clinical Social Work graduates and continues their training in evidence-based modalities like DBT and CBT throughout this 2 year program. Licensure supervision and advanced DBT training is included, along with a competitive starting salary and benefits.
Applicants may apply 2 months prior or anytime after graduating from an accredited MSW program and willing to take/able to pass the LMSW exam prior to contract beginning.
Graduate transcripts must be submitted with resume. Applicant MUST have taken clinical courses and completed at least one clinical practicum experience. Letters of recommendation from professors and supervisors knowledgeable of the applicant’s clincal abilities are also required.
This is a direct-practice position, and as such, selected applicants will be expected to:
Carry a clinical caseload of 15 or more clients
Co-facilitate groups and classes
Provide between-session phone coaching for their clients
Attend clinical consultation meetings weekly
Arrive prepared for weekly supervision
Complete assessments, diagnostic interviews, treatment plans, and progress notes in a timely manner
“Joining STL DBT has been a dream come true experience. I get to grow in my practice of DBT, and be a part of a wonderful. supportive and competent group of therapists. Each therapist brings to the team their own unique experience and style. In the short time that I have joined (December 2020), my growth at a personal and professional level is of great value. ”