Clinical/Forensic Psychologist/Forensically Modified DBT Psychological Therapist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a therapist to deliver Modified Forensic Dialectic Behavioural Therapy under highly collaborative conditions. You will develop therapeutic formulations while providing clinical supervision to a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have individual and group treatment experience in complex needs, with training in DBT available. This role promises a supportive environment with continuous professional development opportunities and a commitment to career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering psychotherapy within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop individual formulations for complex clinical needs.
• Strong clinical supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Modified Forensic Dialectic Behavioural Therapy to women.
• Develop individual formulations based on clinical observations.
• Provide clinical supervision to the therapy team.

Skills

Individual and group treatment expertise

Experience in multi-agency settings

Expertise in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver Modified Forensic Dialectic Behavioural Therapy to women screened into the OPD pathway, including individual and group-based treatment; attend weekly DBT consultation meetings and adhere to DBT principles.
• Develop individual formulations and apply theoretical models of mental health, personality disorder, and offending to observed behaviour, cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal patterns for service users with complex clinical needs.
• Deliver individual and group therapy, including outreach support and stabilisation with prisoners at HMP Downview as directed.
• Provide clinical supervision to the team's psychological therapists, assistant psychologists, trainees, and other members of the team when appropriate.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience and expertise in working within teams and multi‑agency settings.

Individual and/or group treatment expertise within the field of Personality Disorder or complex needs is essential; expertise in DBT is desirable (training can be provided).

Band 6–7 applicants are welcome to apply, including those seeking a preceptorship opportunity.

About the Employer

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to diverse and culturally rich communities. By joining CNWL’s Health & Justice Directorate you will be part of a large department of psychologists and psychological therapists that provide a variety of mental health and OPD services across prisons, the youth estate, secure hospitals and the community. Our staff are dynamic and welcoming, and the networking and CPD opportunities are central to our services ethos. All staff receive regular supervision and are supported with career aspirations and progression.