Guidepost DBT is accepting applications for Licensed DBT Therapists and Associate DBT Therapists.
Guidepost DBT is an evidence-based therapy practice for individuals and families. Our center provides adherent individual DBT therapy, DBT skills groups, and couples therapy in a private practice setting. We are a group of therapists dedicated to providing the highest quality, evidence-based, and mindful therapy. We’ve been in business for over 20 years serving Bay Area clients from our Marin-based offices.
As a well established practice with an outstanding reputation, Guidepost DBT Center of Marin provides our therapists with:
Incoming screened requests for service (referrals)
An office and session rooms or HIPAA compliant teletherapy services
Administrative support
Continued educational development support
Professional development guidance
DBT adherent consultation groups
Quarterly trainings and team building activities
Intake processing and referral management support
Systems for managing patient records
Comprehensive intake and discharge programs
Invoice, statement, and superbill support
Continued client collaborative care program
Monthly team building social gatherings
Job Description: Licensed Therapist
Guidepost DBT is seeking full-time and part-time licensed mental health therapists (PhD, PsyD, MFT, MFC, and LCSW) with expertise in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) who are licensed to practice in the State of California and who have completed Linehan DBT Foundational training.
Candidates must be licensed in the state of California but can live anywhere in the state. Candidates who can commute to our office in Corte Madera, California on a regular basis will be given strong preference.
About You:
This position is ideal for candidates who want the benefits of working in a group practice such as the collective treatment collaboration of peer consultation and administrative support.
The ideal candidate:
Is passionate about DBT and how it can dramatically improve the lives of a broad range of clients.
Has a desire to work in a group practice, to share their insights with clients and peers to advance our field.
Understands that DBT is a journey that requires continuing education and collaboration with your peers.
Is looking to join an established center and wants to develop and grow with a team.
Licensed Therapist Job Duties:
Candidates must have or be willing to complete Foundational DBT Training and Level I RO DBT training within their first six months at the center. Job responsibilities include:
Maintaining a caseload providing individual sessions (part-time minimum caseload is 10 billable hours per week)
Contributing in leading and/or co-leading skills group (part-time minimum is at least 1 group per week)
Attending quarterly staff trainings
Availability to work a minimum of 2 evenings (5:00-8:00pm) per week
Maintaining electronic client records
Collaborating with administrative staff to support marketing and billing objectives
Attending weekly consultation team meetings
Experience using clinical care management software (i.e. Simple Practice).
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Skills:
You must hold a valid and current license to practice as a mental health professional in the state of California.
You must hold valid and current malpractice insurance as a mental health professional in the state of California.
Completion of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Foundations from Behavioral Tech Institute or another equivalent provider is highly required. Candidates with specialized DBT training and certification will be given strong consideration.
Demonstrated clinical expertise with a minimum of 1 year of experience in providing therapy services. Prior experience with DBT is required.
Proficiency in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and formulating treatment plans tailored to individual client needs, using DBT as the primary therapeutic approach.
Strong skills in providing both individual and group therapy using DBT methods, including the ability to lead and facilitate group sessions effectively.
Competency in managing crisis situations and utilizing crisis intervention strategies as an integral part of DBT therapy.
Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential client records, complying with all legal and ethical documentation requirements, and using electronic health records systems.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in DBT and related therapeutic modalities.
The ability to work collaboratively with other mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists, nurses, and case managers, to ensure comprehensive and integrated care for clients.
Willingness to seek supervision and consultation as needed, particularly for complex cases.
Compensation:
Compensation is calculated based on level of DBT specialized training/licensing and years of experience as a licensed mental health practitioner. Licensed therapists with DBT specialized training start at $80 for billable hours (i.e. individual sessions, groups, etc.) and increase from there based on level of experience, licensure, and performance. Non-billable hours are paid at a rate of $20 per hour.
Application Process:
Please submit your resume to admin@guidepostdbt.com along with a short cover letter summarizing your experience with DBT and why you would like to join Guidepost DBT.
Job Description: associate DBT therapist
About You:
This position is ideal for candidates who want the benefits of working in a group practice such as the collective treatment collaboration of peer consultation and administrative support.
The ideal candidate:
Is passionate about DBT and how it can dramatically improve the lives of a broad range of clients.
Has a desire to work in a group practice, to share their insights with clients and peers to advance our field.
Understands that DBT is a journey that requires continuing education and collaboration with your peers.
Is looking to join an established center and wants to develop and grow with a team.
Associated Therapist Job Duties:
Candidates must have or be willing to complete Foundational DBT Training and Level I RO DBT training within their first six months at the center. Job responsibilities include:
Maintaining a caseload providing individual sessions (minimum caseload is 15 individual clients per week)
Contributing in co-leading skills group (minimum is 2 groups per week)
Attending quarterly staff trainings
Availability to work a minimum of 3 evenings (4:00pm-8:00pm) per week
Maintaining electronic client records
Collaborating with administrative staff to support marketing and billing objectives
Attending weekly consultation team meetings
Experience using clinical care management software (i.e. Simple Practice)
Managing the intake process for new clients
Skills:
You must have completed a mental health graduated program (AMFT, ASW, APCC).
You must hold a valid and current license to practice as a mental health professional in the state of California.
You must hold valid and current malpractice insurance as a mental health professional in the state of California.
Completion of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Foundations from Behavioral Tech Institute or another equivalent provider is required within the first 6 months of joining the center. Candidates with existing DBT training and experience will be given strong consideration.
Demonstrated clinical expertise with a minimum of 1 year of experience in providing therapy services is a plus. Prior experience with DBT is a plus.
Proficiency in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and formulating treatment plans tailored to individual client needs, using DBT as the primary therapeutic approach.
Experience in providing both individual and group therapy (using DBT methods is a plus), including the ability to lead and facilitate group sessions effectively.
Competency in managing crisis situations and utilizing crisis intervention strategies as an integral part of DBT therapy.
Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential client records, complying with all legal and ethical documentation requirements, and using electronic health records systems.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in DBT and related therapeutic modalities.
The ability to work collaboratively with other mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists, nurses, and case managers, to ensure comprehensive and integrated care for clients.
Willingness to seek supervision and consultation as needed, particularly for complex cases.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Compensation:
Compensation is calculated based on level of DBT specialized training/licensing and years of experience as an associate mental health practitioner. Full-time associate therapists with no DBT specialized training start at $55,000 per year.
Application Process:
Please submit the form below and send your resume to: admin@guidepostdbt.com
We aim to review all applications within 5-7 business days. Selected candidates will be offered an initial interview with our General Manager. Following this interview, you will meet with our Clinical Director, a Leading Supervising Therapist on our team, and shadow one session of our weekly team consult meeting.
Thank you in advance for your interest in joining Guidepost DBT!