Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Facilitator

Closing Date:
March 5th, 2026, or upon receipt of the first 50 applicant submissions

Dialectical Behavior Therapist Skills Facilitator
Children, Youth, and Family Services
Hourly Range: $25.37 - $38.03

Job Summary:

The Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) Skills Facilitator is responsible for implementing and delivering the comprehensive DBT program for justice-involved youth. The objective is to teach and coach youth in the application of DBT skills (Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness) to reduce high-risk behaviors and improve emotional regulation.
Position Duties:

Co-facilitate weekly DBT skills training groups for adolescents at the secure treatment center and community partner organization.
Provide structured, in-the-moment coaching to youth promoting generalization of DBT skills to real-life situations and managing crises.
Actively participate in the weekly DBT consultation team to ensure fidelity to the model and enhance provider competence as well as motivation.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation as well as communicate with the clinical team, security staff, and external partners regarding youth progress.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Current resident of Wisconsin
Valid Wisconsin driver's License and access to a reliable insured vehicle; maintained throughout employment.
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
At least three (3) years of experience working with youth in a support role within a social work, psychology, human services, or closely related field is required.
Able and willing to travel 40% of work time
Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25lbs as needed.
Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.

Note:

This position will be required to work from 10:00am to 7:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Group Facilitation, and Youth Justice experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and skill in the application of ethics, theories, methods, practices, treatments and techniques of psychiatric social work and counseling; oral and written communication skills; knowledge of health services providing care to children and adolescents; knowledge of community resources in the area of health and social services and the ability to utilize them effectively; knowledge of mental disorders and diseases;

knowledge of laws governing mental commitments; skill in interviewing patients and family members and accurately assessing their needs; ability to work as a member of a mental health or health care team; ability to work with people of all social, economic and educational levels; ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with staff, patients, families, and agencies.

NOTE:

This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION