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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
Postdoctoral Fellows for Fall 2026
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. 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 would provide comprehensive assessment services, individual therapy, and 24/7 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.
Compensation and Benefits – 
- $70,000 – $115,000 annually for full-time employment (based on productivity)
- Payment is on a fee-for-service basis; established providers average approximately $95,000 after their first year of having a full caseload
- 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
- Full access to in-house trainings in DBT and other evidence-based practices
- Annual training stipend for supervisor-approved trainings and resources
- Case consultation and expert supervision
- Administrative support for insurance credentialing process
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
How to Apply –
Email your CV, a cover letter, and any questions to our Human Resources department at jobs@pdbti.org.
Portland DBT Institute is currently seeking Postdoctoral Fellows to join our team!
All positions start in Fall, 2026 Applications are due December 19, 2025.
Our desire is for fellows to stay on at Portland DBT Institute following their initial year of post-doctoral residency in Oregon. For a typical fellow, Year 1 focuses on licensure and learning DBT (and other EBPs) to fidelity; Year 2 (and beyond) focuses on DBT-LBC Certification and expanding your role in the clinic. PDBTI post-doctoral residents have gone on to provide supervision, become managers, train other programs in DBT internationally, and publish research in the field.
Training and Mentorship Offerings at PDBTI –
- A strong clinician mentoring program which includes review of audio/video recordings
- Access to all DBT and CBT webinars hosted by PDBTI
- Support for completing certification through DBT-LBC
- Opportunities for involvement in DBT training and DBT research
- Connections to national and international expertise and opportunities in the world of DBT, suicidology, and evidence-based practice
- Many of our services are currently being offered virtually; fellows can work remotely or in person
Compensation and Benefits –
- $68,500 annually, increasing to $75,000 once licensed
- Option to transition to fee-for-service arrangement in second and third years
- $3,000 stipend for training opportunities relevant to a fellow’s personal plans in the field
- Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k with an employer match
How to Apply –
Please send the following information to Andrew White, PhD, ABPP, Associate Director via email (awhite@pdbti.org).
- Letter of intent detailing your career goals, areas of expertise, experience, and training in DBT.
- CV
- Two to three letters of recommendation
- Undergraduate and graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- Clinical work sample (assessment report, DBT case formulation, publication, etc.)
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.
