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Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) Facilitator (Tacoma)

Service Alternatives · Tacoma, WA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHuman Resources$23.45–$24.45/hrFull-time

Program number: 054 • Location: Tacoma, WA • Wage: $23.45 - $24.45

About the role

You will use your creativity to transform high-level mental health concepts into realistic action for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is an opportunity to activate your group facilitation skills, develop and plan enriching therapy and activity sessions, and provide direct group and individual therapy to clients.

Responsibilities

  • Part of a team of certified skills trainers enhancing quality of life and independence for individuals by providing:
    • Weekly skills groups
    • Weekly skills sessions in client homes
    • Community events supporting clients putting skills into practice
    • Events and celebrations centered around clients' personal successes
  • Develop genuine relationships with clients while maintaining healthy boundaries and strong professionalism

Training & Development

Service Alternatives (SA) provides comprehensive training in DBT clinical processes, facilitation, group presentation, and curriculum development, including:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training – Behavioral Tech Institute (comprehensive program in providing DBT with high fidelity to evidence-based models)
  • SA Training Skills Academy (strengthen and refine skills in coaching, mentoring, and developing group curriculum)
  • Introduction to Elemental Leadership (Foundations of Leadership)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human services or a closely related field from an accredited college
  • One-year experience working with adults or children with developmental/intellectual disabilities or at-risk youth
  • Clear criminal history and pass a background check
  • Within 120 days of hire:
    • Obtain certificate of completion of SA Training Skills Academy (paid for by SA)
    • Complete DBT Foundation Training through Behavior Tech Institute (paid for by SA)
  • Currently have or obtain within 30 days of being hired: CPR/First Aid license (paid for by SA)
  • Current driver license, car, and car insurance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience facilitating group settings

Benefits

  • PayActiv: Real-time access to earned wages
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Paid Time Off

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