DBT Program Therapist – Outpatient (Portland)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401k with 3% employer match

Above-market Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cedar Hills Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a DBT Program Therapist to run a group-based program at PHP/IOP levels and manage a caseload of about 20 clients over 6–8 weeks. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, treatment planning, and coordination of care.

DBT certification is required within 3 months of hire; 1+ years of related experience is preferred. This position notes no on-call or after-hours responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters Degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or equivalent required.
• Licensure: Preferred, not required. DBT Certification required (within first 3 months of hire).
• Experience: 1+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run a group-based program at the PHP and IOP levels of care, five days a week from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 20 clients over 6–8 weeks.
• Perform aftercare planning, crisis intervention, treatment planning/updates, coordination of care, safety planning, and group therapy facilitation.
• Attend treatment team meetings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

DBT certification

Group therapy facilitation

Crisis intervention

Caseload management

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field

Job description

Cedar Hills Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a DBT Program Therapist to run a group-based program at PHP/IOP levels and manage a caseload of about 20 clients over 6–8 weeks. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, treatment planning, and coordination of care.

DBT certification is required within 3 months of hire; 1+ years of related experience is preferred. This position notes no on-call or after-hours responsibilities.