DBT Therapist in Training | Path to Accreditation

Tewv; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in York and surrounding regions is seeking a Trainee Dialectical Behavioural Therapist (Band 6) who will undertake a post graduate diploma in DBT while working as a DBT therapist in training, under close supervision.

The role focuses on completing the DBT diploma in the first two years, with the potential to upgrade to a Band 7 Psychological Therapist on accreditation. A placement outside the Scarborough locality may be required during training.

Qualifications

• RMN or equivalent degree with registration in a recognised professional body.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy or equivalent.
• Experience delivering psychologically informed interventions.
• Willingness to pursue accreditation toward DBT therapist status.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of a comprehensive DBT programme under supervision.
• High Risk Management & Assessment including crisis intervention.
• Consultation, peer support and MDT collaboration with teams.
• Leadership, training and governance, including supervision responsibilities.

Skills

DBT therapy

Mental health interventions

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

RMN or equivalent mental health qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Registration with regulatory body (HCPC/GMC/NMC/So England)

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in York and surrounding regions is seeking a Trainee Dialectical Behavioural Therapist (Band 6) who will undertake a post graduate diploma in DBT while working as a DBT therapist in training, under close supervision.

The role focuses on completing the DBT diploma in the first two years, with the potential to upgrade to a Band 7 Psychological Therapist on accreditation. A placement outside the Scarborough locality may be required during training.