DBT Lead Psychologist for Complex Emotional Needs

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to lead dialectical behaviour therapy in their Community Mental Health Hub. The successful candidate will be involved in assessing and treating complex mental health conditions, supervising team members, and contributing to training. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of psychological therapies and a commitment to professional development. Candidates must hold a relevant doctorate and registration with HCPC. Competitive salary and CPD support are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist supervised in a CMHT or similar.
• Experience exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care.
• Experience delivering DBT.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Complex Emotional Needs pathway across the hubs.
• Provide specialist psychological assessment for complex mental health problems.
• Contribute to the psychosocial group programme within the Hub.

Skills

Complex psychological assessment

Communication skills

Consultation to professional and non-professional groups

Research design knowledge

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology

DBT British Isles Training

Job description

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to lead dialectical behaviour therapy in their Community Mental Health Hub. The successful candidate will be involved in assessing and treating complex mental health conditions, supervising team members, and contributing to training. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of psychological therapies and a commitment to professional development. Candidates must hold a relevant doctorate and registration with HCPC. Competitive salary and CPD support are offered.