RO-DBT Program Psychologist - Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program

Universal Health Services, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional liability insurance

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute (SLBMI) seeks licensed psychologists with RO-DBT expertise to join our multidisciplinary team in St. Louis, MO. You will provide RO-DBT adherent individual therapy and may co-facilitate RO skills classes while maintaining a diverse caseload and participating in weekly consultation.

The role offers on-site work with a supportive administrative structure, collaborative peers, and opportunities for professional development within a growing RO-DBT program.

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist with Missouri independent practice credentials.
• Credentialing eligibility for managed care panels in Missouri.
• RO-DBT training or enrollment in RO-DBT Blended Learning program.

Responsibilities

• Provide RO-DBT adherent individual psychotherapy.
• Co-facilitate RO-DBT skills classes as needed.
• Carry a caseload of adults/adolescents within RO-DBT framework.
• Participate in RO-DBT weekly consultation meetings.

Skills

RO-DBT training

RO-DBT expertise

Independent practice management

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in clinical mental health field

Job description

Responsibilities

St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute (SLBMI) is seeking Licensed Psychologists with expertise and a passion in the area of Radically Open (RO) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (RO-DBT)! We are committed to growth and are always looking to hire exceptional talent to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals.

Our clinicians enjoy the aspects of being an independent provider that are appealing, while having the administrative and operational support to manage everything else that you need as a provider. Our dedicated and multidisciplinary team of 70+ colleagues are willing to share their clinical expertise for case consultation, continuing education, and program development. SLBMI prides itself on being a team-oriented environment that thrives on collaboration and providing compassionate behavioral healthcare!

Shift: Monday-Friday, dayshift. Onsite work preferred.

About the Radically-Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program:

• Candidates to join must have some RO-DBT training or are in the process of being trained through the Blended Learning training program. Candidates who are actively pursuing the training program (but not yet began) are also eligiblefor consideration, under the prerequisite that they must have a pending start date for the training program. However, receiving an RO-DBT intensive training certificate is not a requirement to be considered. We will support and encourage you to pursue the intensive training as part of your practice in accordance with our Specialist-in-Training model (see below for details).
• Providers within this program provide RO-DBT adherent individual session, with opportunities to co-facilitate our adult and/or adolescent RO skill classes.
• You will be able to carry a caseload of individual patients per week, while tailoring your caseload to other interests and expertise that you have that may be outside of RO-DBT.
• Collaboration available through RO-DBT weekly consultation team meeting.

Please see our website https://www.slbmi.com for more information about SLBMI!

About working at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute:

As a full-time employee of SLBMI, we offer:

• a centralized intake office that screens and schedules a steady flow of clients for clinicians;
• an efficient and professionally run billing service;
• marketing support;
• assistance in managing managed care, including credentialing, and consultation on practice development;
• the ability to build a diverse caseload around your different areas of interest and specialization, which could include behavior health conditions that fall outside of your Program focus;
• schedule flexibilityto help achieve your lifestyle preferences, while still maintaining an active patient caseload and participating in your specialty program needs;
• compensation financial plan based upon percentage of net cash collections, allowing you to have more independence in your practice while earning competitive compensation. Such a model allows for the ability to earn more if you desire to have a larger caseload;
• a multidisciplinary team 70+ excellent colleagues willing to share their clinical expertise for case consultation, continuing education, and program development;
• opportunities for clinical presentations/speaking opportunities, consultations, research;
• opportunities to attend weekly training seminars as well as longer, more formal training seminars that occur several times per year (SLBMI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists)

SLBMI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Professional liability insurance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Paid time off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plans

Please note that non-licensed providers might be eligible instead for our Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities. Please visit our website for information on our training program.

Qualifications

• Interested applicants must have completed a Master's or doctoral degree in a clinical mental health field (e.g. MSW, Professional Counselor, Ph.D, Psy.D.) AND be fully licensed by the State of Missouri to practice independently.
• All applicants must be credentialed-eligible for managed care panels in Missouri. There is a required90-day wait period for insurance credentialing to be completed prior to starting.
• Candidates must have some RO-DBT training or are in the process of being trained through the RO-DBT Blended Learning training program.

The Ideal Candidate:

• is passionate about RO-DBT and how it can dramatically improve the lives of patients who suffer from diagnoses of over-control.
• Understands that RO-DBT is a journey thatrequires continuing education and collaboration with peers.
• is self-motivated and excited about the opportunities of working in our setting.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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