DBT Therapist & Parent Support Program Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

Sick and vacation PTO

Health insurance

Job summary

OHEL Children's Home and Family Services seeks an experienced DBT Therapist for outpatient MHOTRS services in Brooklyn. The role requires intensive DBT training and 3+ years serving high-acuity youth and young adults, with a hybrid delivery model and some evenings and Sundays.

Responsibilities include individual and group DBT, trauma-informed care, thorough assessments, and strong clinical documentation within a multidisciplinary team. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Valid license or limited permit in mental health practice.
• Intensive DBT training with 3+ years treating high-acuity cases.
• Experience in fast-paced outpatient settings with trauma-informed care.
• CAMs training a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Outpatient teamwork

Education

Licenses: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, MHC, LMFT, MFT, Psychologist

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