DBT Therapist

OHEL Children's Home and Family Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B retirement plan with employee contribution

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

OHEL Children's Home and Family Services is seeking an experienced DBT Therapist in Brooklyn. The role requires intensive DBT training and at least 3 years of experience treating high-acuity clients, particularly youth. Responsibilities include providing individual and group therapy, completing assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a retirement plan. This is a full-time hybrid role with some evening and Sunday availability required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience treating high-acuity cases, especially youth and young adults.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group DBT sessions.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and maintain clinical documentation.
• Participate in supervision and program improvement activities.

Skills

DBT therapy expertise

Trauma-informed care

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience in outpatient settings

Education

Valid license or limited permit (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, MHC, LMFT, MFT, Psychologist)

Intensive DBT training

Job description

Ohel is seeking an experienced DBT Therapist with intensive DBT training and 3+ years’ experience treating high-acuity clients, especially youth and young adults, in an outpatient Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitation Services (MHOTRS) setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group DBT with fidelity to the model
• Deliver trauma-informed care to complex presentations
• Complete comprehensive assessments and high-quality clinical documentation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Participate in supervision, training and program improvement

Qualifications

• Valid license or limited permit (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, MHC, LMFT, MFT, Psychologist)
• Intensive DBT training; 3+ years with high-acuity cases
• Strong documentation and interpersonal skills
• Experience in fast-paced outpatient settings
• CAMS training a plus

We Provide

• Excellent supervision and training
• Participation in a dynamic, experienced DBT team
• Collaborative clinical culture with emphasis on growth and innovation

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Candidate must have a strong commitment to community-based, mission-driven work and the ability to work professionally and sensitively in a trauma-informed environment.

Position includes a competitive benefits package that includes a 403B retirement plan with employee contribution, sick and vacation paid time off (PTO) and for full time employees, health insurance. This full time position is based in Brooklyn and is a hybrid role including both in-person and virtual service delivery. Availability required for weekdays, and at least some evenings and Sunday.

Salary $100,000- $110,000