Float Therapist - Trauma & DBT Care (Full-Time)

Skyway Behavioral Health

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401K
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off

Job summary

Skyway Behavioral Health in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Float Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team providing trauma-focused care across PHP, IOP and OP levels. The role emphasizes DBT-based coaching, individual and family therapy, and collaborative treatment planning.

The position requires a graduate or doctoral degree with licensure eligibility and strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive benefits support clinicians in a busy, recovery-oriented environment.

Qualifications

  • Graduate or doctorate degree required (MA, MS, PhD, or PsyD).
  • Provisional license or license eligible (LMFT, LPC or LSW).
  • Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

  • Preps and provides coverage of group psychotherapy including DBT and trauma treatment.
  • Provides individual and family therapy coverage.
  • Reviews client charts and treatment plans prior to interventions.
  • Maintains timely progress notes and risk assessments.
  • Coordinates with outside providers and treatment teams.

Skills

Trauma-informed care
DBT therapy
Group therapy
Interpersonal skills
English fluency

Education

Graduate or doctoral degree (MA, MS, PhD, or PsyD)

Tools

EHR systems
Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel

Job description

Skyway Behavioral Health in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Float Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team providing trauma-focused care across PHP, IOP and OP levels. The role emphasizes DBT-based coaching, individual and family therapy, and collaborative treatment planning.

The position requires a graduate or doctoral degree with licensure eligibility and strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive benefits support clinicians in a busy, recovery-oriented environment.

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