Job Description

Job Listing

Healgood is hiring licensed clinicians for W2 classified part-time and full-time DBT Therapist positions. We are seeking clinicians who are passionate about providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and have prior experience facilitating DBT groups or working with clients using DBT interventions. This is a hybrid position, offering opportunities to provide in-person and virtual services from our Northwest Hills (Austin, TX) office or from your home (virtual-only).

Minimum Requirements:

• Fully licensed in Texas as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC-S, LCSW-S, LMFT-S, or Psychologist.

• Provisionally licensed clinicians (LPC-Associate, LMSW) will be considered if they have DBT training or experience and if their supervisor is a DBT specialist.

• DBT-specific training and experience in DBT skills groups and individual DBT therapy.

• Part-time status: Minimum 15 billable clinical hours per week, no more than 20 hours.

• Full-time status: Minimum 20 billable clinical hours per week.

• Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently with clients.

• Commitment to inclusive and holistic treatment, focusing on both clients and their families.

• Familiarity with ethical standards and decision-making as defined by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and other relevant state regulations.

• Ability to understand and apply laws and regulations governing clinical practice, including HIPAA compliance, licensure requirements, and professional ethics (such as confidentiality, informed consent, and record-keeping).

• Must possess critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

• Highly organized and inclusive in working with clients, families, and the community.

Pay Range:

• $36-150 per full-fee clinical hour — Dependent upon experience, qualifications, service provided (e.g., group, individual, family), and PT/FT status.

• $30-117 per sliding scale hour — You set your lowest sliding scale fee available and choose how many sliding scale spaces you offer, up to 3. Dependent upon experience, qualifications, service provided (e.g., group, individual, family), and PT/FT status.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide virtual and/or on-site clinical counseling services using DBT interventions to individual clients or groups.

• Adhere to the full DBT protocol, including: Providing skills training (group), individual DBT therapy, participating in DBT consultation at Healgood, provide clients with phone coaching.

• Perform DBT skills training with clients and facilitate DBT skills groups (children, teen, and/or adult groups).

• Abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and ethical codes relevant to the services performed.

• Timely communication and coordinatation with clients and/or treatment teams.

• Complete and maintain all client documentation (notes, treatment plans, progress notes) in a timely manner, typically within 24 hours of each session.

• Maintain an organized and up-to-date caseload log.

• Actively participate in mandatory weekly team meetings, DBT consultation, and trainings.

• Be respectful, cooperative, and collaborative with team members.

• Reports to: Clinical Director — Chelsea Fielder-Jenks, LPC-S, CEDS-C, PMH-C

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Expertise in DBT: Prior DBT training and experience, particularly in running DBT skills groups.

• Experience with diverse client populations, particularly teens and adults experiencing emotional regulation challenges, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, and/or eating disorders.

• Experience working with clients diagnosed with co-morbid disorders and who struggle with suicidality and self-harm behaviors.

• A desire to treat complex mood and anxiety disorders from a DBT framework, and potentially integrate other modalities (CBT, ACT, ERP, EMDR, etc.).

• Strong relational and collaborative approach with clients and treatment team members.

• Capacity to think critically and practice with ethical decision-making, aligned with licensure requirements and current laws.

• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations, including thorough risk assessment for suicidality and non-suicidal self-injury, while ensuring appropriate referrals to crisis services when needed.

• Provide client care from a biopsychosocial framework, utilize a trauma-informed approach, and work from an anti-diet and HAES (Health at Every Size) perspective.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must align with Healgood’s mission and values, supporting our commitment to providing compassionate, ethical care to a diverse community.

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical mental health experience is required.

• Must have an active license in good standing with the state of Texas. A copy of the license must be provided to Healgood.

• Knowledge of state laws regarding licensure, and commitment to maintaining continuing education and legal/ethical obligations.

• Strong organizational, communication, and clinical skills, with an ability to engage clients meaningfully from the first consultation through termination.

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Benefits:

• W2 employment covering employer portions of Social Security, Medicare, and other applicable taxes.

• Career tracks offering potential growth to Senior Clinician or Leadership roles.

• Flexible scheduling for in-person and virtual services.

• Access to our beautiful office space and amenities for in-person services.

• Supportive team environment with access to the Clinical Director through an "open door" policy, available via call or text even if not physically in the office.

• Provided with Laptop, Phone, Electronic Medical Record System, and other essential systems to provide HIPAA-compliant care.

• Regular consultation, supervision, and support, including in-service trainings and CEs.

• Opportunities to design and offer groups, workshops, and specialized services.

• Networking and CEU stipends: $500 for Part-Time & $1000 for Full-Time, annually.

• Full-time employees eligible for 200 hours of vacation per year.

• Both general and professional liability insurance and marketing support provided by the practice.

Application Instructions:

To apply, complete the application form linked below and include a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline your experience and interest in DBT, as well as how you align with Healgood’s mission, values, and holistic approach to therapy.

Healgood is committed to honoring diversity within our team, clientele, and community. We value and respect all types of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, relational orientation, age, and ability. We encourage gender & sexually diverse candidates and POC candidates to apply.