DBT Therapist In- Training
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DBT Therapist-In-Training
Join our team as a DBT Therapist-In-Training and help individuals build skills for lasting emotional wellness and recovery. Under the direction of a Licensed Therapist or Licensed Psychologist, this role provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, with a strong emphasis on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and evidence-based practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy services.
- Facilitate DBT-focused individual and group therapy, including skills training in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Conduct clinical assessments, develop diagnoses, and create collaborative treatment plans.
- Deliver psychoeducation and skill-building services to clients and supports.
- Participate in treatment/recovery team meetings and clinical supervision.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation and client records.
- Provide trauma-informed, person-centered care aligned with agency standards and evidence-based practices.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Eligibility for a Wisconsin training license (APSW, LPC-IT, or MFT-IT).
- Practicum experience in behavioral health services required.
- Experience or training in DBT strongly preferred; willingness to complete DBT-specific training required.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
What We’RE Looking For
- Passion for helping individuals develop coping and life skills.
- Commitment to trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.
- Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends based on client needs.
If you are eager to grow your clinical skills while making a meaningful impact through Dialectical Behavior Therapy, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI ranks #20 of 23 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 32% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Wisconsin | 146 active | 7,833 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 32% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment233 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,542 in the last 30 days | 1,395 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI | #20 of 23 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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