DBT Mental Health Therapist

Open Position: DBT Mental Health Therapist (Full-Time) - Novi

About DBTIMI
The DBT Institute of Michigan is an out-patient mental health clinical striving to teach its clients how to build a life worth living through effective use of evidence-based therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In 2016 co-owners Josh Smith and Diana Osborn opened the Institute with offices currently in Mason and Novi. Our core principles:

1. Communication: How we communicate with others has a profound effect on our relationships. Not communicating is not an option.

2. Integrity. Without it we cannot be a team.

3. Collaborate. Do great things together.

4. Protect the Institute culture, but embrace change. Evolve and innovate.

5. Be humble and stay hungry. Nobody’s going to give us anything. We have to earn it every day.

Position Description
Provide outpatient Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and other Evidence-Based Treatments to adolescent and adult clients of the DBT Institute of Michigan. Employee shall report to the Clinical Director.

Essential Duties and Requirements
Employee shall conduct assessments, individual therapy sessions, group sessions, after hour skills coaching sessions, treatment planning and family sessions as needed. This job also requires employee to attend weekly DBT Consultation Team meeting. Employee shall complete all related clinical documentation in a professional and timely manner. It is required for the employee to take part in program evaluation as well as to collect any outcome data the Institute uses on clients.

Ability to work in a fast paced, growing clinic as a team player. Professional and organizational abilities must be impeccable. Proficient with technology. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in writing and verbally.

Education/Experience and Other Requirements

• Master’s Degree or PsyD/PhD in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an Accredited College/University
• Licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner or Professional Level
• Has never had license suspended or revoked by any professional licensing board
• Wiling to work some evenings to meet the needs of clients and their families (2-3/week)
• At least 40 hours of formal DBT Training
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in both in writing and verbally
• Must be able to work well with others
• Pass a background check as well as verification of professional license and malpractice insurance

Benefits of Joining the DBTIMI Family

• Competitive salary pay, full-time
• Generous sick and vacation time
• Employer matching IRA (up to 3%)
• Opportunity for quarterly bonuses
• DBTIMI sponsored health insurance, we will pay 30% of premium
• Our clinic highly values teamwork and work life balance

Salary: Commensurate based on experience.

Interested candidates can submit their cover letter and resume. Position will remain open until filled.

DBT Institute of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, race, color, age, pregnancy, national origin disability or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMSW, LLMSW, LLP, TLLP, LPC or PsyD (Required)

Work Location: In person