DBT / The Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Description
Join Copa Health as a DBT Coach in Magna, Utah!
WALK-IN INTERVIEWS EVERY WEDNESDAY
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Pay Range: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour, DOE
- DBT Certified? Receive an additional 3% pay increase!
- Not Certified Yet? Copa Health provides full DBT training—earn your 3% increase upon certification.
Shift Differentials:
- Evening (3 PM – 11 PM): +$1.00/hr
- Overnight (11 PM – 7 AM): +$1.50/hr
- Weekend (Sat & Sun): +$0.50/hr
What You’ll Receive
Career Development
- Unlimited growth and advancement opportunities
- Robust internal development through our Organizational Development & Learning Department
- Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000
Health & Wellness
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- H.S.A., H.R.A., and F.S.A. options
- Free Short-Term Disability & Life/AD&D Insurance (up to $100,000)
- Wellness program with access to a Health Coach & incentives
- 9 paid holidays per year
- Generous PTO—up to 3 weeks in your first year, with ongoing accruals
Financial Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
About the Role
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Coach plays a vital role in supporting youth within a residential treatment setting. You’ll work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, and medical complexities—providing therapeutic guidance, stabilization, and DBT skills support in a trauma-informed environment.
This role collaborates closely with clinical teams to reinforce DBT principles, promote emotional regulation, and maintain a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented atmosphere.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver 24/7 integrated care, supervision, and DBT-aligned support
- Coach and model DBT skills, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Assist in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans
- Respond to crises using DBT-informed de-escalation strategies
- Facilitate structured DBT groups focused on emotional regulation, communication, social skills, and independent living
- Support family engagement through communication, therapy sessions, and skill-building workshops
- Monitor member activities and behaviors to ensure safety and therapeutic consistency
- Assist with personal care, medication self-administration, academic/vocational tasks, and community integration
- Safely transport members to and from appointments and activities
- Support meal planning and preparation to meet nutritional and dietary needs
- Document accurate clinical information and submit billing aligned with program and BHT requirements
- Participate in treatment team meetings, trainings, and program development
- Report incidents, infections, infestations, or accidents according to agency protocol
- Adhere to all agency policies, licensure requirements, and training standards
- Perform additional duties as needed to support program success