Externship Opportunities with DBT Eastside

  • As an extern with DBT Eastside, you will have the opportunity to build on your existing experience, work with an evidenced-based therapy model, and receive expert supervision.

    In addition to clinical support, DBT Eastside provides mentorship to all externs to prepare them for their post-externship work. DBT Eastside’s supervision and consult offer multiple opportunities for externs to learn more about establishing a private practice and build on concepts necessary to thrive as an independent provider – scheduling, marketing, bookkeeping, etc.

    Those who complete a one-year externship with DBT Eastside are not only prepared for full licensure but can anticipate setting a foundation for a robust private practice.

Responsibilities & Duties

Externship positions are for one calendar year.

  • Extern will be providing direct client care.

  • Extern will provide at least 10 individual therapy sessions for clients assigned by DBT Eastside, including appropriate crisis-coaching as needed.

  • Extern will assist with facilitation for at least two DBT Skills Groups or RO-DBT classes per week.

  • Extern will comply with licensure requirements regarding documentation, certifications, notifications, and other elements related to the standard of care.

  • Extern will submit appropriate paperwork for session activity and other tasks related to administration of case load.

  • Extern will communicate weekly with Supervisor.

  • Extern will communicate on a regular basis with DBT Eastside owners regarding administrative, business, or clinical matters.

Qualifications

Candidates must have prior experience providing direct client care.

  • Candidates must have a masters-level degree in psychology or social work and be fully licensed or licensed at an Associate level before hiring.

  • Intensive training in either DBT or RO-DBT is required during the Externship year (if the Extern has not already received it).

  • Candidates with experience supporting BIPOC clients are a plus.

Benefits

Complementary HIPAA compliant Zoom access for telehealth.

  • This position is 100% remote, via Telehealth, until further notice.

  • The split of remote and in-person will be discussed once COVID guidelines begin to be lifted.

  • Rent-free office space in Bellevue for the duration of your externship.

  • Complementary Simple Practice account for record-keeping and billing of clients assigned by DBT Eastside.

  • One hour of expert supervision per week at no charge. Additional supervision time may be available and will be directly arranged between the Extern and supervisor.

  • Associate membership in DBT Eastside’s Consult group.

  • Externs will gain clinical experience with DBT or RO-DBT models.

  • Qualified Externs may have the opportunity of joining DBT Eastside’s team of therapists at the end of their term.

Compensation

This is a paid externship position. Externs are paid based on the number of client session hours per week, so exact compensation will vary. Once an extern meets the typical, minimum case load per week, compensation can range between $400 and $700 per week with motivated externs earning significantly more.