What are the responsibilities and job description for the DBT Team Lead position at Sagent Behavioral Health?
Job Title: DBT Team Lead
Location: Lakeville
Working Model: Onsite or hybrid
Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time
At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000 team members across 80 locations in five states—we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.
Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.
Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.
As a DBT Team Lead at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will participate in Minnesota’s leading adherent DBT program certified by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Working alongside a team of DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinicians, you will design and implement treatment/interventions reflective of identified patient needs. DBT Clinicians carry a caseload of both DBT and Outpatient Therapy clients.
Full Time Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling
- Comfortable offices and clinic environment
- Free attendance for internal CEUs
Responsibilities:
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Lead and mentor the DBT team, fostering collaboration, morale, and clinical excellence.
- Provide clinical supervision, case consultation, and ongoing training to ensure adherence to DBT best practices.
- Oversee DBT program operations, including consultation team meetings, phone coaching coverage, and maintenance of program materials and forms.
- Ensure compliance with DBT, DHS, and organizational standards, policies, and documentation requirements
- Monitor and report program outcomes through data collection, analysis, and submission of required attestations.
- Deliver direct patient care, including diagnostic assessments, individual therapy, and co-facilitation of DBT groups.
- Maintain accurate health records, coordinate care with other professionals, and actively participate in clinical meetings, reviews, and professional development activities.
Requirements:
- Mental Health Professional as per Minnesota State Statute 245i.04.02 regulations.
- Unrestricted license (LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, or LP).
- Has successfully completed DBT Foundational Training and DBT Team Lead Training under the guidance of the Executive DBT Director or DBT Associate Director.
- Multiple years of experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Compensation: This is an exempt position. Total earnings for this position will range from $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
- Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location. Estimates are factored on a 1.0 FTE.
- Employees in these positions are W2.
Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K PlanSalary : $80,000 - $90,000