Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Clinical Program Manager for the Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Family Resiliency (ADBT) Program will provide both direct clinical services and program leadership. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality DBT-A treatment to adolescents and families while also overseeing program development, clinical training, and supervision of staff. The ideal candidate will have expertise in DBT-A, a passion for adolescent mental health, and strong leadership skills to guide a multidisciplinary team in evidence-based care.

Job Description

• Provide individual DBT therapy and facilitate DBT skills groups for adolescents and their families.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and risk management for program participants.
• Participate in DBT consultation team meetings to ensure adherence to the treatment model.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community providers to support comprehensive care.
• Keep appropriate documentation in EMR and preparation for sessions.
• Provide clinical supervision to therapists, trainees, and other DBT team members.
• Lead training initiatives to ensure fidelity to DBT and promote professional development within the team.
• Work with department leadership on program evaluation, quality improvement, and strategic planning.
• Stay current with DBT research and best practices, integrating new findings into program development.

Diversity is a core value at WashU Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, trainees, and faculty. We believe that building a diverse team enriches us individually and as a department by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

In order to achieve these objectives, candidates are expected to align with the school's mission of promoting inclusive excellence. They should be prepared to further this objective within WashU and collaborate with diverse communities of students, faculty, staff, trainees, and patients. Visit our websites to learn more about DEI initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry and at WashU Medicine. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated psychotherapist with program management expertise and at least three years of experience implementing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to fidelity with adolescents and their families (Linehan board certification or equivalent is preferred). 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.S.W. - Master of Social Work, Master's degree - Counseling, Master's degree - Psychology

Certifications:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Psychologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

Work Experience:

Counseling Or Therapy With Children And Adolescents (3 Years)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Crisis Management, Cultural Awareness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Employee Supervision, New Program Development, Organizing, Trauma Informed Care

Grade

C12

Salary Range

$62,000.00 - $96,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.