DBT Therapist – NY Licensed, Master's or Doctoral, Telehealth

Lyra Health

. Provide individual DBT therapy via live video to adult clients .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $93,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and group DBT therapy, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance client outcomes. Capable of delivering culturally responsive care and effectively collaborating with a team in high-risk situations.

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DBT TherapyFacilitating DBT Skills GroupsNew York LMFT/LCSW LicenseTelehealth Therapy ServicesDBT-LBC Certification

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Hard Skills

DBT TherapyFacilitating Skills GroupsDiagnostic PrivilegeCrisis InterventionSkills Coaching

Soft Skills

Culturally Responsive CareTeam CollaborationClient Engagement

Tools & Technologies

ZoomGoogle MeetsDoxyMeSkype

Certifications & Qualifications

DBT-LBC Certification

Industry Keywords

TelehealthHigh Risk BehaviorsSuicidal IdeationSelf-InjuryConsultation Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual DBT therapy via live video to adult clients
Facilitate DBT skills groups via live video
Assign DBT-relevant digital lessons, videos, and assessments
Enhance client learning and monitor outcomes between sessions
Deliver culturally responsive care to clients from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs and abilities
Attend weekly consultation team meetings
Attend one-on-one consultation meetings with an expert DBT team lead
Co-lead DBT skills groups with other DBT providers
Attend robust trainings to enhance clinical skills
Provide care with team support during crises

Requirements

What you’ll need

Unrestricted, active New York license, able to work independently without supervision from a licensed supervisor, without current or pending disciplinary action
Any New York LMFT/LCSW licenses must have diagnostic privilege
Formal didactic training in DBT required
One year minimum experience providing comprehensive DBT, including individual DBT therapy through Stage 1, facilitating skills groups utilizing Linehan materials, participation on a consultation team, and skills coaching
Experience, comfort, and passion working with clients who present with high risk behaviors, including suicidal ideation and/or self-injury
Willingness to obtain cross-licensing in additional states as needed
Computer and live video tools literacy, such as Zoom, Google Meets, DoxyMe, and Skype
DBT-LBC certification preferred but not required
Experience providing telehealth therapy services preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurance)
Gender-affirming surgery coverage
Access to Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services for you and your dependents
Competitive time off with pay policies, including 4 weeks vacation, sick days, and company holidays
Paid parental bonding leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
401K and retirement benefits
Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
Employee well-being program with fertility and family building, maternity program, employer discount marketplace, pet insurance, and financial planning tools
Free live and recorded webinars with CE approval from APA
Malpractice liability insurance policy
Licensure renewal reimbursement—up to 10 state licenses
Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship and support, if eligible
New Chromebook
Dedicated business support from Operations, HR, and IT professionals
Monthly technology stipend
Well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, and regular community celebrations