Guidepost DBT is accepting applications for Licensed DBT Therapists.

Guidepost DBT (formerly the DBT Center of Marin) 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 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 15 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 2 evenings (3:00-8:00pm) 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 strongly preferred. 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 strongly preferred.

  • 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 $110 for billable hours (i.e. individual sessions, groups, etc.) and increase from there up to $180 for billable hours based on level of experience, licensure, and performance. Non-billable hours are paid at a rate of $20 per hour.

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!