DBT Skills Group Facilitator (1099)

Nema Health

10h•Remote

About The Position

Nema Health is a high-growth PTSD and trauma-care startup led by clinicians and survivors. Our mission is to guide trauma survivors through every step of their healing journey—beginning with the intensive, remote delivery of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Our outcomes speak for themselves: fast, high-quality recovery delivered with empathy, rigor, and evidence-based care. We are seeking Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skill Group Facilitators to support Rise, Nema’s group-based ongoing recovery program. In this contract role, you will facilitate virtual DBT skills groups, helping patients build resilience and maintain recovery gains. You will work alongside Nema Peer Navigators to deliver high-quality, curriculum-driven group sessions during evening hours to match patient demand. This role is ideal for a skilled clinician with deep expertise in DBT, strong group facilitation skills, and a passion for empowering survivors in a flexible, remote environment. At Nema, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. If you thrive in a patient-centered, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Master’s level clinician with valid independent licensure or an independently licensed PhD-level clinician. Demonstrated training and deep expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training.
At least 2 years of experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
Excellent clinical skills including strong “webside” presence and ability to manage group dynamics remotely.
Mission-driven, with a strong commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; able to anticipate challenges and act proactively.
Highly organized, reliable, and able to adhere to scheduled evening group times consistently.
Growth mindset with an openness to feedback, learning, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating groups in a virtual/remote setting.
Familiarity with CPT or other trauma-focused treatments.

Responsibilities

Facilitate virtual group sessions weekly (totaling ~5 hours of work including admin time). This caseload typically includes 2 DBT Skills Studios and 2 DBT Skills Groups.
DBT Skills Studio: A one-hour weekly webinar where you introduce and do a deep dive on specific DBT skills that can be used to reduce suffering.
DBT Skills Groups: 8–10 week cohorts (one hour per session) that focus on specific DBT skill sets, respectively:
Distress Tolerance: Helping participants develop skills to navigate painful situations they wish to change immediately but cannot without potentially worsening them.
Emotion Regulation: Teaching concrete, practical ways to understand, manage, and change intense emotions that can lead to distress and impulsive behavior.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Guiding patients on how to become more effective communicators and obtain what they need from others without damaging relationships.
Maintain availability for evening sessions (5:00 PM EST and later) to align with patient demand.
Deliver Nema’s standardized DBT curriculum with fidelity, availability to utilize provided training materials and slides to ensure patients receive rigorous, effective skills training.
Co-facilitate groups effectively with Nema Peer Navigators, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for patients.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation for all group participants (approx. 15 minutes admin time per group).
Ensure adherence to Nema’s clinical standards, policies, and evidence-based frameworks during all sessions.
As needed, attend a weekly check-in (e.g., Friday DBT drop-in space) with clinical leadership to discuss group dynamics, share insights, and address operational needs.
Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify and solve challenges affecting group quality or attendance.
Follow Nema protocols for high-risk or clinically complex situations, utilizing the after-hours support tree for risk/safety escalations.
Participate in a streamlined onboarding process to orient to clinical workflows, Nema policies, and organizational culture.