DBT Lead Therapist

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a committed DBT Lead Therapist to oversee therapy programs in a mental health hospital. The successful candidate will manage clinical schedules, 1:1 therapy sessions, and ensure effective patient care. This full-time role offers a salary of £48,250 - £58,250 per annum along with various benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Birthday Leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible working

Access to Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Evidence of working as part of a DBT Service.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values in a diverse culture.
• Strong experience in delivering skills groups and 1:1 therapy.

Responsibilities

• Organise the programme schedule for a seamless patient journey.
• Hold a clinical caseload comprising DBT skills groups.
• Contribute to service development initiatives.

Skills

Working as part of a DBT Service

Development of specialist/advanced level practice skills

Delivering skills groups and 1:1 therapy

Job description

Overview

An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a committed DBT Lead Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the South West London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers. This is one of the country’s leading mental health treatment centres, providing fast access to high quality treatment for conditions including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Organise the programme schedule, ensuring the smooth running of groups and a seamless journey for patients from referral to discharge
• Ensure planned and unplanned leave does not impact the experience of patients
• Allocate 1:1 Therapists to the patient cohort
• Oversee new referrals and ensure assessment and pre-commitment meetings are happening in a timely manner
• Work closely with the Therapy Lead and Therapy Business Manager to communicate upcoming entry points to referrers
• Hold a clinical caseload comprising DBT skills groups and 1:1 therapy sessions
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate information recording, including risk assessment and clinical notes
• Support the Therapy Administration and patients in ensuring funding is in place correctly and seek support from the wider MDT as required
• Contribute to service development/improvement initiatives locally and in the wider organisation
• Represent the service at the DBT Network, collaborating with the Director of Therapies and other services

Skills and experience

• Evidence of working as part of a DBT Service
• Development of specialist/advanced level of practice skills and ability to demonstrate the impact on practice change/development
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
• Strong experience and confidence in delivering skills groups and 1:1 therapy

Benefits and terms

• Salary: £48,250 - £58,250 per annum
• Permanent full-time role, 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years, 30 days after 10 years)
• Birthday Leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings
• Support and training from the beginning of your career
• Flexible working
• Supplemented meals
• Access to Employee Assistance programme and other wellness programmes
• Employee benefits scheme (e.g. discounted shopping vouchers, interest-free Apple products loan scheme)

How to apply

Reference ID: 6912

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail].

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