DBT/Outpatient Licensed Therapist

Taylor Life Center; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Flint seeks a skilled professional to deliver dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to clients. The role involves diagnosing, assessing, and treating clients while developing personalized treatment plans. Candidates should have a master's degree, relevant licensure, and experience in DBT. The position offers a competitive salary with additional incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Personal and vacation time

Health, vision, and life insurance

Paid holidays

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Unlimited monthly incentive opportunities

Administrative support

NHSC student loan eligibility

Qualifications

• Qualified to be a CMHP with at least 1 year of experience.
• Must possess a current Michigan state license.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to adults and/or children.
• Develop treatment plans using person-centered processes.
• Monitor progress towards treatment goals.

Skills

Team player

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Master's degree in examination, evaluation, and treatment

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DBT trained

State licensure such as LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, TLLP, LLP, or LP

Job description

Full Time - Salary Starts at $51,000 annually plus unlimited monthly incentive opportunities!

The individual(s) who fills this position demonstrates the ability to carry out the following roles and responsibilities:

• Provide individual dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to adults and/or children, including participating as a DBT Group Facilitator.
• Diagnose clients using DSM-5 and other standardized diagnostic tools.
• Assess clients’ immediate functional impairments, including biopsychosocial information, using standardized assessment tools and evaluations.
• Treat clients by guiding them through DBT stages of treatment, crisis planning, and improving quality of life functioning.
• Develop treatment plans using person-centered processes and client input, setting goals and objectives, and adhering to DBT program principles to meet evidence-based standards.
• Make referrals and coordinate care with other professionals, such as primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and case managers, to obtain additional treatment resources.
• Monitor progress towards treatment goals by evaluating and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Educate family members on their roles in the treatment process, ensuring appropriate consents and releases of information are obtained.
• Maintain accurate patient records by following protocols, updating data, and documenting case history and progress notes.
• Prepare clinical reports by analyzing and summarizing patient data and trends.
• Attend weekly DBT consultation meetings.
• Be available via cell phone for 24/7 DBT phone coaching and backup coverage as needed, following DBT fidelity standards.
• Uphold recipient rights standards.

Required Skills:

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Team player.
• Knowledge of evaluating treatment activity, person-centered planning principles, and self-determination principles.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Qualified to be a CMHP with at least 1 year of experience, possessing a master's degree in examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families, and a current Michigan state license.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Working telephone.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass all regulatory checks.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State licensure such as LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, TLLP, LLP, or LP.
• DBT trained.
• Administrative support.
• Eligible for National Health Services Corps (NHSC) student loan repayment.

Benefits Offered:

• Personal and vacation time.
• Health, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Unlimited monthly incentive opportunities.
• Administrative support.
• NHSC student loan eligibility.

Taylor Life Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.