Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Facilitator

Overview

Milwaukee County is seeking authentic individuals who want to make a difference and bring their whole selves to work. We oversee operations across departments including Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Courts, Sheriff’s Department, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Transit, and more, and are committed to serving the community while supporting Seniors, Disabilities, Veterans, and cultural needs. Milwaukee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If disability accommodations are needed, please contact . An online application must be submitted for consideration.

We are searching for Changemakers to join our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents as we redefine Milwaukee County.

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

Dialectical Behavior Therapist Skills Facilitator

Department: Children, Youth, and Family Services

Hourly Range: $25.37 – $38.03

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.

• 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.

• 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 25 lbs as needed.
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.

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

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

Knowledge of and skill in the application of ethics, theories, methods, 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 health and social services; knowledge of mental disorders and diseases; knowledge of laws governing mental commitments; skill in interviewing patients and family members;

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 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 should submit a full account of their training and experience during the application process and may be asked to take additional tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, military status, marital status, or any other protected category. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks, and pre-employment physicals as required.

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