DBT Lead Therapist

Priory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Job summary

Priory Hospital Roehampton is seeking a Lead DBT Therapist to head the DBT programme within a multidisciplinary team. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) involves clinical leadership, supervision, and delivering DBT interventions, including individual therapy and skills groups.

You will assess, formulate, plan treatment, and manage risk for patients with complex needs, while driving service improvement and fidelity to the DBT model.

Qualifications

• DBT Foundation Training completed.
• Experience leading DBT programmes or teams.
• Background as CBT or Integrative therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the DBT programme with high-quality, evidence-based practice.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to the DBT team.
• Deliver DBT interventions including individual therapy and skills groups.
• Support assessment, formulation, treatment planning and risk management.
• Monitor progress and contribute to governance and service improvement.
• Promote DBT-informed practice across the service and lead training.

Skills

Clinical leadership

DBT expertise

Supervision

Team collaboration

Education

DBT Foundation Training

Job description

Lead DBT Therapist

Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking for a lead DBT therapist to join their team. This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week role. The hospital provides specialist care for a wide range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and addictions. They offer tailored treatment for substance addictions and behavioural addictions like gambling. They also provide outpatient support for adults with eating disorders.

At Roehampton, you will be supported by a compassionate team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, and mental health professionals who are committed to your wellbeing. They take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help you move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of patients.

• Lead and develop the DBT programme at Priory Hospital Roehampton, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to the DBT team, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver and oversee DBT interventions, including individual therapy and skills-based group work.
• Support the assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and risk management of patients with complex mental health needs.
• Monitor patient progress and outcomes, contributing to clinical reviews, governance, and service improvement.
• Help develop DBT-informed practice across the wider service through training, consultation, and collaborative working.
• Promote a compassionate, recovery-focused therapeutic environment where patients feel supported to build healthier and more fulfilling lives.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The DBT Lead Therapist role requires a clinician who meets the minimum standard of having completed Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Foundation Training accredited by British Isles DBT Training. This ensures a core level of competency in DBT principles, including skills training, individual therapy structure, and adherence to the DBT model. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a sound understanding of DBT theory and practice, with the ability to apply this within a clinical setting, support the delivery of DBT-informed interventions, and contribute to maintaining model fidelity within the service. In addition, the post holder will be supported and expected to undertake further professional development whilst in post, including progression to Intensive DBT training, in order to strengthen clinical expertise, enhance leadership capability, and support the ongoing development and quality assurance of the DBT programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a highly specialist therapeutic service for individuals requiring DBT intervention. This position involves significant leadership responsibilities, including supporting the ongoing development and growth of the DBT service at Priory Hospital Roehampton. The post holder will ensure program fidelity and team adherence by guiding colleagues across various treatment modes. Additionally, they will be responsible for tracking client progress through outcome measures and liaising with primary therapists to support continuous and successful service improvement. Candidates must have a primary background as either a CBT Therapist or an Integrative Therapist.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support.

What We Will Give You In Return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management developm