DBT Therapist
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join MISIDE as a DBT Therapist – Full-Time, Loan Repayment in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Detroit, MI 48219Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $30.00 - $35.
Key Responsibilities
- one sessions with clients to help them identify personal goals, understand their emotions, develop coping strategies Guide clients in applying DBT skills in real
- disclosure, which helps build trust and facilitates the therapeutic process Conducts in
- person comprehensive assessments and evaluations Formulates and coordinates Person Centered Planning (PCP) meetings and the development of a person
- centered treatment plan Provide direct services based upon the individual’s assessed needs to help them progress toward their person
Requirements
- occurring disorders, and personality disorders. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for day
- based solutions Flexibility, time management, and critical thinking skills Full
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $62.4K - $72.8K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with MISIDE in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DBT Therapist at MISIDE a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at MISIDE is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
MISIDE lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $35k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Detroit, Michigan.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($30k–$35k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Individual Therapy, Phone Coaching, DBT Skills Groups, Case Management Collaboration, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: This clinician will provide individual therapy, phone coaching, and facilitate DBT skills groups for adults managing mental illness, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, ensuring the treatment environment adheres to DBT fidelity goals. Key duties include conducting comprehensive assessments, f...
Benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Matching, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Life & Accidental Death Insurance, Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, NHSC Loan Repayment Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
8d ago
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