DBT Therapist

Sagent Behavioral Health; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Sagent Behavioral Health is seeking a Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) to join Minnesota’s leading adherent DBT program certified by the DHS. The therapist will work with a team of DBT clinicians on a mix of DBT and outpatient therapy clients and maintain organized health records.

Applicants must hold a Mental Health Professional license or be open to unlicensed candidates with relevant experience. The role offers onsite or hybrid work and a supportive, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold Mental Health Professional license per MN statute 245i.04.02.
• Unrestricted license in LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, or LP.
• DBT experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a virtual DBT Consultation team and attend trainings.
• Complete a mental health diagnostic assessment on new patients.
• Provide high quality ongoing therapy with patients.
• Help lead weekly DBT Groups.
• Maintain complete outpatient electronic health records.
• Coordinate care with other professionals.
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings.

Skills

DBT experience

Team collaboration

Documentation

EHR proficiency

Education

Mental Health Professional license per MN statute

Unrestricted LMFT/LPCC/LICSW/LP

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Brief Description

Job Title: Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT)

Location: 17685 Juniper Path #303, Lakeville, MN 55044

Working Model: Onsite or hybrid

Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states—we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.

As a Dialectical Behavior Therapist at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will participate in Minnesota’s leading adherent DBT program certified by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Working alongside a team of DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinicians, you will design and implement treatment/interventions reflective of identified patient needs. DBT Clinicians carry a caseload of both DBT and Outpatient Therapy clients.

Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance


• PTO and paid holidays


• Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling


• Comfortable offices and clinic environment


• Free attendance for internal CEUs

Responsibilities

• Be part of a virtual DBT Consultation team, participate in all components of adherent DBT treatment, and attend monthly trainings facilitated by DBT teammates.


• Complete a mental health diagnostic assessment on new patients.


• Provide high quality ongoing therapy with patients.


• Help lead weekly DBT Groups.


• Maintain complete and organized outpatient electronic health records.


• Ensure appropriate coordination of care for patients and collaboration with other professionals.


• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings including case and peer reviews.

Requirements

• Mental Health Professional as per Minnesota State Statute 245i.04.02 regulations.


• Unrestricted license (LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, or LP).


• Open to considering unlicensed candidates depending on experience.


• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) experience strongly preferred but not required.

Compensation:

We offer multiple pay options to meet your professional and financial goals!

Rate Based Pay Model

• Licensed: $ 68,000 – 75,000


• Pre-licensed: $ 50,000 – 55,000

Commission Based Pay Model

• Licensed: $ 66,000 – 124,000


• Pre-licensed: $ 58,000 – 91,000


• Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as education, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location.


• Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.