What are the responsibilities and job description for the DBT Intensive Outpatient Therapist (temporary) position at Ryther?
DBT IOP Therapist (Independently/Fully Licensed and Associate Level)
Who Are We?
Ryther is a recognized leader in behavioral health services for children, youth, young adults, and their families facing complex challenges. We’re dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach, and teach so that every client we work with may experience new ways of thinking, develop positive relationships, and realize a better life. We hope you'll join our team of amazing therapists!
Depending on your experience your salary would be $58,500 - $72,060 (with an increase for groups, language skills, and having an SUDP/T). This is a temporary position from 2/2/26 - 6/30/26. The schedule is Monday-Friday, working in-person until 7pm group-days (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday), and in-person at least one other non-group day.
At Ryther we believe in the importance of reducing barriers and meeting clients and families in their community. This opens access to care and allows clients/families to be in their natural and trusted environment while working toward recovery. Therefore, all our therapists see some or all their clients in the community. This includes meeting clients in public spaces, in their homes and in partnership sites (such as schools or drop-in centers).
The Fun Stuff!
Benefits of working at Ryther include a good work life balance, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 accrued sick days, 5 personal days, and paid holidays. We provide medical, dental, and vision benefits (we pay your deductible!), 403b retirement options, and professional development funds. Ryther is a recognized and accredited non-profit (501c3) which qualifies for the federal public student loan forgiveness program.
Our social justice mission and trauma informed framework are the basis for our everyday work and internal processes.
Ryther seeks to create a work environment that reflects the diverse community that it serves. People of color, LGBTQIA, persons with disabilities, and multi-lingual individuals encouraged to apply. Our diversity is our strength!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide comprehensive therapeutic support services assisting children, youth, and families cope with complex behavior and mental health needs utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Develop initial psychosocial assessments, problems lists, and treatment plans
- Provide required case management services and inter-agency collaboration
- Provide 24 hour crisis services to clients
- Running our DBT IOP groups
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's degree in Psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
- Counselor with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Full or Associate licensure in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy is appropriate.
- Acceptance and ability to work with individuals and families with a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural and spiritual practices with the ability to apply a social justice and equity lens to all aspects of this work.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume! We hope to see you soon!
Salary : $58,500 - $72,060