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Family Service & Children's Aid

DBT Therapist

Jackson, MI · On-site

$22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

DBT Therapist PosDesc 5-2026.docx Family Service & Children's Aid is Hiring DBT Therapists: Looking for new and seasoned therapists who are interested in facilitating a DBT program for adults and/or ...

Family Service & Children's Aid

DBT Therapist

Jackson, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

DBT Therapist PosDesc 5-2026.docx Family Service & Children's Aid is Hiring DBT Therapists: Looking for new and seasoned therapists who are interested in facilitating a DBT program for adults and/or ...

Family Service & Children's Aid

DBT Therapist

Jackson, MI · On-site

$22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

DBT Therapist PosDesc 5-2026.docx Family Service & Children's Aid is Hiring DBT Therapists: Looking for new and seasoned therapists who are interested in facilitating a DBT program for adults and/or ...

Nystrom & Associates Ltd

DBT Therapist

Woodbury, MN · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) Location: 1811 Weir Drive, Suite 270 Woodbury, MN 55125 Working Model: Onsite Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound ...

Nystrom & Associates

DBT Therapist

Woodbury, MN · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) Location: 1811 Weir Drive, Suite 270 Woodbury, MN 55125 Working Model: Onsite Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound ...

Nystrom & Associates

DBT Therapist

Lakeville, MN · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) Location: 17685 Juniper Path #303, Lakeville, MN 55044 Working Model: Onsite or hybrid Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe ...

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

DBT Therapist

Lakeville, MN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) Location: 17685 Juniper Path #303, Lakeville, MN 55044 Working Model: Onsite or hybrid Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe ...

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

DBT Therapist

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$66K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) Location: 1811 Weir Drive, Suite 270 Woodbury, MN 55125 Working Model: Onsite Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound ...

AUTONOMY COUNSELING PLLC

DBT Therapist

Moorhead, MN · On-site

The DBT Therapist will provide evidence-based individual therapy, support clients in developing practical skills for managing emotions and relationships, participate in consultation team meetings ...

Nystrom & Associates Ltd

DBT Therapist

Lakeville, MN · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) Location: 17685 Juniper Path #303, Lakeville, MN 55044 Working Model: Onsite or hybrid Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for dbt therapist in the United States is $68,084.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DBT therapist?

A DBT Therapist is a mental health professional who specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a treatment approach designed to help individuals manage emotions, develop coping skills, and improve relationships. They work with clients struggling with conditions such as borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and self-harm behaviors. DBT Therapists provide individual therapy, lead skills training groups, and offer crisis coaching to help clients apply DBT techniques in daily life. Their goal is to support clients in achieving emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DBT therapist?

To thrive as a DBT Therapist, you need a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, clinical licensure, and specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Familiarity with DBT treatment manuals, outcome measurement tools, and relevant electronic health record systems is often required. Excellent active listening, group facilitation, and nonjudgmental communication skills help build therapeutic alliances and foster client growth. These competencies ensure that therapists can deliver effective, evidence-based care to individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation and related mental health concerns.

What are common challenges faced by DBT therapists and how can they be managed?

DBT Therapists often work with clients experiencing intense emotions, self-harm behaviors, or chronic suicidality, which can be emotionally demanding and require a high level of clinical skill. Managing work-related stress and maintaining appropriate boundaries are important, as is seeking regular supervision or consultation, often built into DBT team structures. Therapists also frequently navigate complex group dynamics during skills training sessions. Working as part of a collaborative DBT team provides essential support and shared expertise, helping therapists stay effective and resilient in this challenging but rewarding field.

Are Dbt therapists in demand?

Yes, Dbt therapists are in demand due to the growing recognition of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for treating mental health conditions such as borderline personality disorder. The need for trained mental health professionals with certification in Dbt techniques continues to increase in clinical settings, outpatient clinics, and private practice. Strong communication skills and knowledge of evidence-based therapies are essential for this role.

What qualifications do I need to be a DBT therapist?

To become a DBT therapist, individuals typically need a master's or doctoral degree in mental health fields such as psychology, social work, counseling, or psychiatry. Certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy or related training is often required, along with clinical experience working with clients and strong skills in evidence-based therapy techniques.
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DBT Therapist

Family Service & Children's Aid

Jackson, MI • On-site

$22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

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DBT Therapist PosDesc 5-2026.docx

Family Service & Children’s Aid is Hiring DBT Therapists:

Looking for new and seasoned therapists who are interested in facilitating a DBT program for adults and/or adolescents. Intensive DBT training is provided at no cost to the therapist, if the therapist is not DBT certified. No weekends and be done by 3pm or earlier on Fridays. Flexible schedules- pick your total number of hours you want to work a week. Hate figuring out billing, credentialing and insurance requirements? Don’t worry, we have that stuff covered. Want to get paid when clients no show and have vacation/sick time? Come join our team! We are hiring individuals who:

  • Enjoy laughing and have a good sense of humor (potlucks too!)
  • Are dedicated to improving the lives of youth, adults and families
  • Want to work for a flexible and work-life balanced agency
  • Enjoy taking vacations and want generous paid time off (self-care)
  • Value individual supervision yet would welcome having group supervision along with access to a consulting psychiatrist
  • Enjoy a team approach but have ability to be independent
  • Want to have teammates to bounce ideas off of and be able to unwind with after a tough session
  • Value an agency that provides leadership/supervisor opportunities, if staff are looking for that.
  • Utilize an EMR system for timely documentation
  • Come join our team and be part of a work family that works hard but also knows how to have fun and prioritizes family first.

As a DBT therapist at Family Service & Children’s Aid, you will be part of a team that provides DBT group and individual services to identified clients. Therapists also provide behavioral health services that help clients to attain and/or maintain recovery from substance use and mental health disorders along with assisting them with improving their overall well-being. FSCA is sought after for their trauma services.

All therapists have opportunities to work in various setting such as:

  • Jackson College Oasis (drop-in mental health center)
  • Local school buildings (elementary, middle, high school and alternative programs) providing school-based mental health
  • Our main office is located downtown

FSCA offers one of the best employee benefit packages in our local community, including the following:

  • BCN Health insurance
  • Dental/vision insurance
  • 403 B (agency contributes when able)
  • Life insurance (agency pays for certain plan and employee can increase if would like for small fee)
  • Short-term disability
  • Generous paid time off (4-6 weeks depending on years of service)
  • 12 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
  • 3 employee events throughout the year that are on company paid time (get paid to have fun!)

FSCA provides in house training opportunities and external training opportunities including but not limited to EMDR, ASAM Continuum, GAIN, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, Trauma, and trainings sponsored by DHHS, MSHN, CMHA, LifeWays and other State experts.

Qualifications for position are as follows:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work or related profession, with State of Michigan licensure
  • Experience as therapist working with children, teens, and/or adults. Experience in trauma, mental health and substance use, preferred.
  • DBT certified (preferred) or willingness to attend intensive DBT training for adults/adolescents
  • Willingness to obtain MCBAP credential (CAADC) for Substance Use Services. Agency covers fees and trainings associated with credential.
  • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

When you work with FSCA, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values flexibility, family and providing quality services to our community. Why just work when you can help build strong families and strong communities?


Monday-Friday
40 hours/week