RO-DBT Program LPC/LCSW - Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program

St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute (SLBMI) is seeking Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers with expertise and a passion in the area of Radically Open (RO) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (RO-DBT)! We are committed to growth and are always looking to hire exceptional talent to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals.

Our clinicians enjoy the aspects of being an independent provider that are appealing, while having the administrative and operational support to manage everything else that you need as a provider. Our dedicated and multidisciplinary team of 70+ colleagues are willing to share their clinical expertise for case consultation, continuing education, and program development.  SLBMI prides itself on being a team-oriented environment that thrives on collaboration and providing compassionate behavioral healthcare!

Shift: Monday-Friday, dayshift. Onsite work preferred. 

About the Radically-Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program:

• Candidates to join must have some RO-DBT training or are in the process of being trained through the Blended Learning training program. Candidates who are actively pursuing the training program (but not yet began) are also eligible for consideration, under the prerequisite that they must have a pending start date for the training program. However, receiving an RO-DBT intensive training certificate is not a requirement to be considered. We will support and encourage you to pursue the intensive training as part of your practice in accordance with our Specialist-in-Training model (see below for details).
• Providers within this program provide RO-DBT adherent individual session, with opportunities to co-facilitate our adult and/or adolescent RO skill classes. 
• You will be able to carry a caseload of individual patients per week, while tailoring your caseload to other interests and expertise that you have that may be outside of RO-DBT.
• Collaboration available through RO-DBT weekly consultation team meeting.

Please see our website for more information about SLBMI!

About working at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute :

As a full-time employee of SLBMI, we offer:

• a centralized intake office that screens and schedules a steady flow of clients for clinicians;
• an efficient and professionally run billing service;
• marketing support;
• assistance in managing managed care, including credentialing, and consultation on practice development;
• the ability to build a diverse caseload around your different areas of interest and specialization, which could include behavior health conditions that fall outside of your Program focus;
• schedule flexibility to help achieve your lifestyle preferences, while still maintaining an active patient caseload and participating in your specialty program needs;
• compensation financial plan based upon percentage of net cash collections, allowing you to have more independence in your practice while earning competitive compensation. Such a model allows for the ability to earn more if you desire to have a larger caseload;
• a multidisciplinary team 70+ excellent colleagues willing to share their clinical expertise for case consultation, continuing education, and program development;
• opportunities for clinical presentations/speaking opportunities, consultations, research;
• opportunities to attend weekly training seminars as well as longer, more formal training seminars that occur several times per year (SLBMI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists)

SLBMI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Professional liability insurance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Paid time off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plans

Please note that non-licensed providers might be eligible instead for our Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities. Please visit our website for information on our training program.

• Interested applicants must have completed a Master’s or doctoral degree in a clinical mental health field (e.g. MSW, Professional Counselor, Ph.D) AND be fully licensed by the State of Missouri to practice independently.
• All applicants must be credentialed-eligible for managed care panels in Missouri. There is a required 90-day wait period for insurance credentialing to be completed prior to starting.
• Candidates must have some RO-DBT training or are in the process of being trained through the RO-DBT Blended Learning training program.

The Ideal Candidate:

• is passionate about RO-DBT and how it can dramatically improve the lives of patients who suffer from diagnoses of over-control.
• Understands that RO-DBT is a journey that requires continuing education and collaboration with peers.
• is self-motivated and excited about the opportunities of working in our setting.

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