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 #19 of 25 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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