DBT Therapist
Listed compensation
$60k-$90k
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Job Description
- DBT Therapist - Mental Health Clinician
- Company: Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP)
- Location: 4027 County Road 25, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Hiring Bonus Available!
Are you a passionate clinician looking to make a difference? ACP is hiring full-time DBT therapists to join our growing team of mental health professionals. In this role, you’ll provide impactful psychological services within our adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program, engaging with a diverse range of clients through individual therapy and co-facilitating DBT skills groups. Enjoy the flexibility of a customizable schedule and caseload designed to fit your life.
With more than 45 years of experience, ACP stands as a pillar of mental health care in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, client-centered services, acting as a trusted resource for emotional well-being in our communities. Join us and help shape lives with purpose!
Why Choose ACP?
At ACP, we prioritize your well-being as much as our clients’. You’ll thrive in a supportive, non-toxic team environment built to combat clinician burnout and affirm healthy boundaries. We encourage self-care and provide ample one-on-one training alongside a thorough onboarding process to set you up for success.
Our team holds ourselves—and our clients—to the same high standards of accountability and respect. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and telework options to suit your needs.
All Voices Welcome: ACP is an AA/EOE employer, and we highly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.
Responsibilities
- Lead DBT group sessions, turning each one into a masterclass of skill-building and support.
- Support clients with individual therapy sessions focusing on honing your DBT expertise and fostering client growth.
- Collaborate with our passionate, supportive, and seasoned team.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Current independent licensure from the State of MN (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP) OR on track for LICSW or LPCC licensure
- Passionate about diving into adherent DBT therapy with an eagerness to learn and grow. DBT experience preferred but not required.
- Excellent communication skills and a knack for building rapport with clients.
- Empathy, compassion, and a desire to make a positive impact.
What We Value
- Creative thinking with an ability to bring new ideas to the table.
- Constant pursuit of clinical excellence.
- Diversity of experience, background, culture, and ideas.
- Cultural competence, including understanding how cultural factors may impact mental health.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, support staff, and administrators.
- Genuine concern, empathy, and compassion for clients' well-being and drive to reduce human suffering.
Benefits
Beyond a competitive salary, we compensate our DBT Providers with a comprehensive benefits package:
- Individual and group clinical supervision toward LICSW or LPCC license with a board-approved supervisor
- 40-hour Foundational DBT training paid for by ACP
- Health insurance (Medica), dental coverage (Delta Dental), vision insurance (EyeMed), Short Term Disability and Life Insurance (Mutual of Omaha) to support you and your family
- Our Nice Healthcare Services also offer no-cost telehealth and at-home routine and primary care visits for you and your household. Please note: Health benefits may vary based on hours billed per week.
- Mentorship, supervision, and training.
- Emphasis on work-life harmony with competitive PTO
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, 24-hour nurse line, Health Rewards and Savings Program, and fitness facility discount.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan to secure your financial future with automatic contributions regardless of employee contribution.
- Plan 529 (college tuition savings plan)
- Free malpractice insurance.
- Provided caseload; ACP is considered a preferred provider with all the health plans.
- Autonomy to practice your craft and meet client needs.
- Weekly supervision consultation meetings to support your professional growth.
Starting Pay: $60,000 - $70,000 annually for unlicensed therapists; $75,000 - $90,000 annually for licensed therapists. Actual compensation may vary as determined by licensure, education, experience, skillset, FT/PT status, and schedule.
About ACP
We're not just a clinic; we're a community of dedicated professionals committed to nurturing talent. Apply now as a DBT Provider and join a team that's shaping the future of mental health in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. If you have a passion for working with diverse populations within a DBT approach, we invite you to tell us more about yourself!
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Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DBT Therapist at Associated Clinic of Psychology a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Associated Clinic of Psychology ranks #7 of 23 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 26% have no call, 54% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$90k | Mental Health Therapy median $80k (middle half $71k–$111k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$76k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Minnesota | 135 active | 7,600 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 64% remote · 26% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Minnesota counselor listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 30% offer loan repayment237 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,551 in the last 30 days | 1,402 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Associated Clinic of Psychology | silver tier, 73/100 · #7 of 23 for pay | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
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