DBT Therapist

Universal Care Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Team development

Job summary

Universal Care Group is seeking a DBT Therapist to deliver evidence-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to children and young people with complex emotional and mental health needs. You will provide individual therapy, run DBT skills groups, and work with families and schools to support positive outcomes.

The role requires intensive DBT training, professional registration, excellent risk assessment skills, and a compassionate, collaborative approach within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified mental health professional with recognised DBT training.
• Experience delivering evidence-based DBT interventions.
• Excellent risk assessment and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist DBT interventions to children and young people.
• Facilitate DBT skills groups and individual therapy sessions.
• Complete psychological assessments, formulations, and treatment plans.
• Support young people with emotional dysregulation, self-harm, trauma, and complex needs.
• Collaborate with families, education providers, social care, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in DBT consultation, supervision, and service development.

Skills

DBT therapy

Assessment skills

Collaborative practice

Education

Professional registration

Job description

DBT Therapist – Children & Young People

Make a lasting difference to young lives.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced DBT Therapist to join our growing therapeutic team, delivering high-quality Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to children and young people with complex emotional and mental health needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified clinician who is committed to helping young people develop the skills they need to manage emotions, improve relationships, reduce risk behaviours, and build meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide individual therapy, facilitate DBT skills groups, contribute to consultation meetings, and work closely with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver specialist DBT interventions to children and young people.
• Facilitate DBT skills groups and individual therapy sessions.
• Complete psychological assessments, formulations, and treatment plans.
• Support young people experiencing emotional dysregulation, self-harm, trauma, and other complex mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with families, education providers, social care, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in DBT consultation teams, supervision, and ongoing service development.
• Help shape a therapeutic environment where young people feel safe, understood, and empowered.

About You

You’ll be a qualified mental health professional with recognised DBT training and experience delivering evidence-based DBT interventions. You’ll have excellent communication skills, a compassionate and person-centred approach, and the confidence to work with young people presenting with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A recognised professional qualification and current professional registration.
• Intensive DBT training and practical experience delivering DBT.
• Experience working with children and young people with complex mental health needs is preferable but not essential.
• Excellent risk assessment and therapeutic engagement skills.

A collaborative, flexible, and reflective approach to clinical practice.

A commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Clinical supervision and consultation team support.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities.
• A supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation.
• Generous annual leave and employee wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme and other employee benefits.