DBT or RO-DBT Therapist

Mccounselingcenter; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate DBT therapists to join their dynamic team in Rockville. The role involves conducting individual and group therapy sessions while maintaining strong ethical practices and confidentiality. Ideal candidates will possess an active Maryland counseling license and have experience with DBT or RO-DBT therapies. This supportive environment values continuous learning and professional growth, offering supervision and opportunities to enhance your skills. If you are motivated, communicative, and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be self-driven, communicative, and maintain strong boundaries.
• Completion of training in evidence-based therapy practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and DBT skills groups within DBT frameworks.
• Maintain confidentiality and keep client files updated with clinical notes.
• Engage in learning opportunities to further knowledge in the field.

Skills

DBT Therapy

Communication Skills

Boundary Setting

Motivation

Education

Active Maryland Counseling License

Additional Licenses in DC or VA

Job description

Montgomery County Counseling Center, LLC DBT or RO-DBT Therapist

Rockville, MD·Full time

Looking to add DBT therapists to our comprehensive DBT Team.

Description

The ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated, independent, communicative, enthusiastic, and direct. Our therapists must be able to maintain strong boundaries with families with intense emotions. Candidates must hold an active Maryland license in a counseling field. Additional licenses in DC or VA would be cherries on top! Any MCCC team member must be affirming of all people and all families to be considered.

Preferred Experience: Completed training in evidenced based therapy practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy or Radically Open - Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Reports to: Clinical Director

Responsibilities

1. Conduct individual and DBT skills groups within the scope of DBT theoretical frameworks.
2. Provide thorough assessment and orient clients and families to the practice and scope of therapeutic work.
3. Maintain confidentiality of client records and keep files up to date with diligent and effectively written clinical notes.
4. Attend weekly staff meetings and DBT Team, attend weekly DBT consultation team meetings.
5. Consult with other members of a client’s treatment team, regardless of if they are internal or external to the MCCC team.
6. Maintain supervision in accordance with licensure needs and/or maintain current licensure per state regulations. If licensed at the graduate level, complete supervision towards full clinical licensure in accordance with state regulations (Supervision is provided to you by MCCC’s clinical director).
7. Engage in learning opportunities to further your knowledge of the field and your work, not only for licensure requirements, but because it is our value!
8. Maintain ethically based practice as outlined by your professions code of ethics.
9. Required weekly clinical supervision with clinical directors throughout their employment with MCCC until they reach fully licensed status.
10. Newly hired LC level clinicians are required to meet with the clinical director at least monthly (more if desired) during their first 3 months of employment with MCCC. Supervision will continue at least monthly thereafter, or at the discretion of either the clinical director or preference of the clinician.