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A Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) job typically involves providing therapy to individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, or other mental health conditions. Professionals in this field, such as therapists or counselors, use DBT techniques to help clients develop skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These jobs may be found in hospitals, private practices, or mental health clinics. DBT practitioners often work one-on-one with clients, lead skills groups, and collaborate with teams to support patient progress.

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A typical workweek for a DBT clinician involves facilitating individual therapy sessions, leading or co-leading DBT skills groups, and engaging in regular consultation team meetings with other DBT providers to ensure treatment fidelity. Clinicians also spend time on case documentation, treatment planning, and providing phone coaching as needed to support clients between sessions. Depending on the setting, you may collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals. The balance between group facilitation, individual therapy, and administrative duties may vary, but most DBT roles are highly interactive and team-oriented. This structure helps clinicians provide comprehensive, consistent support to clients managing emotional regulation and coping skills.

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Infographic showing various Dialectical Behavior Therapy job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,203 per year, or $34.7 per hour.

Therapist (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

Taylor, MI • On-site

The Guidance Center
51 - 200 employees
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$53K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 18,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (DBT) to join our team of talented professionals.
We have a market-based compensation structure. The estimated salary for this position will vary based on a candidate's transferable work experience and qualifications. Salary ranges start at $53,079.00 per year. The range provided is just one component of total compensation including a comprehensive benefit package of affordable medical plans, employer paid dental, vision and long-term disability, 401(K), flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent, paid time off, 11 paid holidays.
As a Dialectical Behavioral Therapist in the Adult Behavioral Health Program, you will be responsible for the following:
  • Maintaining a caseload consisting of clients with primary diagnosis of substance abuse/chemical dependence and/or mental health.
  • The therapist is required to: conduct intake assessments, maintain the case record in a timely fashion, complete authorizations with various funding sources in a timely manner as required, and conduct appropriate individual and group psychotherapy.
  • Regular working hours for staff are Monday through Thursday 8:30am - 9:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30am- 5pm but evening hours will be required and determined based on program needs. On call hours after 5:00 pm for the DBT program clients, as well, 7 days a week.

Requirements
To qualify for this position, you will need the following:
  • Candidates must have a Masters in Social Work or related field from an accredited program and the corresponding State of Michigan Licensure (LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, Ph.D/LP, LLPC, LPC).
  • One year experience working with adult clients with substance abuse/chemical dependency and / or mental health diagnosis.
  • Must also be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Professional provisional certification with full certification being obtained within 4 months of accepting the role.
  • Must demonstrate completion of course work, fieldwork, or job experience which demonstrates competence in individual, family and group substance abuse chemical dependency treatment and mental health.
  • Must be able to work as part of the DBT team for consultation meetings, groups and on call duties.
  • Must also be able to work independently.
  • Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must have excellent organizational and attention to detail skills in order to track and prepare data accurately and timely.
  • Must have the ability interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Individual programs may have additional requirements.
  • Additional requirements include: cultural competency, ability to work effectively with a diverse population, the ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth and families in a variety of modes of treatment, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other unit staff and providers, effective communication skills, and a willingness to be flexible. Candidate must be willing to attend, complete and become certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and maintain the fidelity model.

The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a team-oriented work environment and much more!
The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a welcoming place for everyone.

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