PROGRAM DETAILS

Livity’s residency program provides advanced training to professionals post-graduate school. Participants will receive intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the effective treatment of eating disorders, and the business of private practice. Additionally, the development of the person as a therapist is an integral component of the program.

Eligible candidates will have an Associates License (APCC, AMFT, ASW) or an Independent License (LPCC, LMFT, LCSW) to practice in the State of California.

Residency positions include the following benefits:

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Medical plan option.
• Retirement plan option.
• Great work/life balance with the program running 48 weeks of the year.

FIRST YEAR RESIDENCY

• See approximately 18 clients per week.
• Co-lead a weekly DBT Skills Group with a senior therapist.
• Participate in a weekly “training day”; didactic and experiential.
• Receive supervision appropriate to license.
• Participate in consultation and staff meetings.

SECOND YEAR RESIDENCY

• See approximately 24 clients per week.
• Co-lead a weekly DBT Skills Group.
• Receive supervision appropriate to license.
• Participate in consultation and staff meetings.