DBT Therapist

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• Job Title: DBT Therapist
• Location: Hutchinson, MN
• Working Model: Onsite
• Employee Type: 1.0 FTE

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states—we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive. Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, Life Works, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.

As a Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will participate in Minnesota’s leading adherent DBT program certified by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Working alongside a team of DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinicians, you will design and implement treatment/interventions reflective of identified patient needs. DBT Clinicians carry a caseload of both DBT and Outpatient Therapy clients.

• FREE Behavioral Tech 5‑Day DBT Foundational™ training for individuals as part of their employment with our DBT program. BTECH is the Linehan Institute Training Company, which prepares individuals through their trainings for DBT certification.
• Intensive 1:1 training with an experienced DBT Lead
• Ongoing consultation & supervision

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling
• Comfortable offices and clinic environment
• Free attendance for internal CEUs

• Be part of a DBT Consultation team, participate in all components of adherent DBT treatment, and attend monthly trainings facilitated by DBT teammates
• Complete a mental health diagnostic assessment on new patients
• Provide high quality ongoing therapy with patients
• Help lead weekly DBT Groups
• Maintain complete and organized outpatient electronic health records
• Ensure appropriate coordination of care for patients and collaboration with other professionals
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings including case and peer reviews

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Mental Health Professional in Minnesota (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) experience strongly preferred but not required

We offer multiple pay options to meet your professional and financial goals!

Licensed: $68,000 – $75,000

Licensed: $66,000 – $124,000

• Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as education, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location.
• Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.