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About Us –
Portland DBT Institute is the oldest free-standing DBT clinic in the world and has held DBT-LBC certification since 2017. Located in Portland, Oregon and serving communities throughout Oregon state, PDBTI is a vibrant clinic community providing comprehensive DBT clinical services, training, supervision, and consultation throughout the United States and internationally. Directed by DBT experts Linda Dimeff, PhD and Andrew White PhD, ABPP, PDBTI is the oldest and among the largest freestanding outpatient DBT clinics in the world, serving over 1,500 clients annually. We offer multiple treatment tracks including DBT for Eating Disorders, DBT Medication Management, DBT for People with Substance Abuse Disorders DBT for Adolescents and their families, and DBT/Prolonged Exposure for Stage 1 individuals with PTSD and BPD. Click here to learn more about our programs, including our multiple levels of service (e.g. skills-only, standard outpatient DBT, and Intensive Outpatient Programs). PDBTI is the founding member of the DBT Clinics Consortium and is one of the few DBT programs certified by the Linehan Board of Certification.
Positions Currently Accepting Applications
Full Time Licensed Therapist
Portland DBT Institute is hiring full-time Licensed Therapists (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, PhD)!
Portland DBT Institute regularly reviews applications for full-time, licensed therapists. PDBTI is now actively hiring to grow several of its core programs; all applicants will be considered independently from one another. Applicants must be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Oregon at the time of application. DBT experience is not required, but a commitment to learning DBT and achieving fidelity is expected.
As a DBT clinician, you will provide comprehensive assessment services, individual therapy, and phone coaching, with the opportunity to lead skills training groups of your own. Join us remotely or at one of our Oregon offices, located in Portland and Medford. Typical hours are 8-5 Pacific; flexibility is dependent on client availability.
Compensation and Benefits – 
- Payment is on a fee-for-service basis; established providers average approximately $95,000 after their first year of having a full caseload
- $70,000 – $115,000 annually for full-time employment (estimate only, based on productivity)
- Start-up stipend of $12,000 (over three months) to support new clinicians as they build a caseload
- Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k with an employer match
- Comprehensive training in DBT and clinic procedures
- No cost access to in-house CE trainings (APA and NBCC approved) in DBT and other evidence-based practices; see our upcoming training offerings here
- Annual training stipend of $500 for additional supervisor-approved trainings and resources
- Case consultation and expert supervision
- Administrative support for insurance credentialing, billing, and prior authorizations
- Administrative staff manage client referrals and assist clients with pre-treatment paperwork
Requirements –
- Master’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
- Current, unrestricted Oregon state license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist) or license-eligible
- Demonstrated commitment to DBT and/or other evidence-based practices
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, verification in exclusions databases, and other relevant primary source verifications
How to Apply –
Email your CV, a cover letter, transcripts (unofficial, undergraduate and graduate), and any questions to our Human Resources department at jobs@pdbti.org.
Selection Process –
- 1:1 Screening with Human Resources (45-60 minutes, Zoom)
- Written Inbox Assessment (90 minutes, Asynchronous)
- 1:1 Interview with Clinical Manager (60 minutes, Zoom)
- Committee Interview (60 minutes, Zoom)
- Professional Reference Check (Asynchronous)
Equal Opportunity Employment
Portland DBT Institute (PDBTI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to hire individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds who meet and exceed the required level of education and training for their particular employment position. Our policy is to make employment selection and promotion decisions based on qualifications, regardless of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Please reach out to jobs@pdbti.org if reasonable accommodations are required during the screening process.
