Licensed DBT Therapist – Group Facilitator (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Life Adjustment Team; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Adjustment Team in Marina del Rey seeks an experienced, compassionate Licensed Therapist with DBT expertise to facilitate DBT-based groups for adults in our PHP/IOP programs.

The ideal candidate will develop engaging DBT groups, teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, and incorporate interactive exercises for real-life application. Collaboration with the clinical team and thorough documentation are required.

Qualifications

• Current California BBS licensure as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• Training and demonstrated experience utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Strong understanding of mental health conditions and evidence-based therapies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate structured DBT-based therapeutic groups for adults in PHP/IOP.
• Teach and reinforce the four core DBT skill areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Include interactive exercises, real-life scenarios, group discussions, and practical skill-building activities.
• Help clients identify unhelpful behaviors, improve emotional awareness, and develop healthier coping strategies.
• Create a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive group environment that encourages participation.
• Adapt content and facilitation to meet varying client needs and functioning levels.
• Collaborate with LAT's clinical team to align groups with treatment goals and program objectives.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

DBT knowledge

Group facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Emotion regulation

Education

Licensed in CA (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC)

Job description

About Us

Life Adjustment Team (LAT) is a well-established, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health program in Marina del Rey, specializing in primary mental health treatment. We provide individualized, comprehensive care through our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and in-home Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services.

Our approach emphasizes practical skill-building, hands-on support, and helping clients make meaningful, lasting changes in their everyday lives.

We are seeking an experienced, engaging, and compassionate Licensed Therapist with expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to facilitate therapeutic groups for adults in our PHP/IOP programs.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is passionate about helping individuals develop practical skills to manage emotions, navigate relationships, tolerate distress, and improve their overall quality of life.

We are looking for a clinician who can make DBT concepts approachable, interactive, and relevant to real-life challenges while creating a supportive and engaging group environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate structured, engaging DBT-based therapeutic groups for adults receiving mental health treatment.
• Teach and reinforce the four core DBT skill areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Incorporate interactive exercises, real-life scenarios, group discussions, and practical skill-building activities.
• Help clients identify unhelpful behavioral patterns, improve emotional awareness, and develop healthier coping strategies.
• Create a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive group environment that encourages participation and personal growth.
• Adapt group content and facilitation techniques to meet varying client needs and levels of functioning.
• Collaborate with LAT's clinical team to ensure groups align with treatment goals and program objectives.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current California BBS licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• Training and demonstrated experience utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Strong understanding of mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to translate DBT concepts into practical, engaging, and easy-to-understand skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and group facilitation skills.

Preferred:

• Advanced or specialized training in DBT, including DBT skills group facilitation.
• Experience working in PHP, IOP, or other outpatient mental health settings.
• Experience treating individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), mood disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, and other complex mental health challenges.
• Familiarity with integrating DBT skills into broader treatment plans and multidisciplinary care.

What We're Looking For

Someone who is warm, personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoys facilitating groups. We value clinicians who can connect with clients, encourage meaningful participation, and make therapeutic concepts relatable and applicable to everyday life.

At LAT, we believe effective therapy goes beyond simply teaching concepts. We want our clients to leave each group with practical tools they can use outside of treatment.

We are looking for someone who brings creativity, enthusiasm, and strong clinical skills to their groups while maintaining a supportive and professional environment.