Dialectical Behaviour Therapist/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a passionate Dialectical Behaviour Therapist to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves providing specialized DBT to clients facing emotional and behavioral challenges, particularly those with Borderline Personality Disorder. You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive therapy, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client outcomes. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers a supportive environment for making a real difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues.

Qualifications

• Qualified in psychological therapy with DBT practice.
• Registered with professional bodies like HCPC or BACP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive DBT including individual sessions and skills training.
• Conduct assessments and formulate treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Psychological assessment

Clinical supervision

Cultural competence

Education

Entry-level qualification in psychological therapy

Registered with HCPC or equivalent

Post Graduate Diploma in DBT

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Client:

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job overview

About the role:

The Lewisham Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Team is looking to recruit a skilled therapist passionate about DBT, working with clients struggling to regulate emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose:
To provide a specialist Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) service to clients with Borderline/Emotionally-Unstable Personality Disorder (BPD/EUPD) and related difficulties. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive DBT (individual sessions, skills training groups, telephone coaching), attending weekly team meetings, conducting assessments, monitoring outcomes, offering consultation, and contributing to service evaluation and research.

Working for our organisation

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) offers extensive NHS mental health services, collaborating with King's College London and involved in research and training. Employing around 5000 staff, serving a population of 1.1 million, providing inpatient and community services, and supporting professional development and academic research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

- Deliver comprehensive DBT including individual sessions, skills training, and out-of-hours coaching, including DBT-PE for trauma.
- Provide assessments and formulate treatment plans for clients with emotional and behavioral dysregulation, especially those with BPD/EUPD engaging in suicidal or parasuicidal behaviors and co-morbid issues.
- Design and deliver adjunctive groups, monitor outcomes, and adapt interventions based on principles from DBT/CBT.
- Work autonomously within HCPC policies, with supervision and team meetings.
- Liaise with referrers and other professionals to develop and review care plans.
- Regularly assess and monitor risk, creating risk management plans.
- Deliver DBT-informed interventions to carers and families, including 'Family Connections' groups.
- Support community care coordinators and offer consultation to team members.
- Communicate complex information sensitively, considering sensory and cultural barriers.

Person specification

Qualification

• Entry-level qualification in psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare, with demonstrable DBT practice. Training can include Doctorate, MSc, PG Diploma, supervised practice, and additional training accepted for registration.
• Registered with HCPC, SfDBT, BABCP, BACP, ACAT, or NMC.
• Post Graduate Diploma in DBT or intensive DBT training.
• Accredited with the Society for DBT or Linehan Board of Accreditation.

Experience

• Delivering CBT or comprehensive DBT.
• Working with clients diagnosed with BPD/EUPD.
• Psychological assessment and treatment of complex needs.
• Receiving regular clinical supervision.
• Addressing diversity issues.
• Research project development and execution.
• Valuing lived experience of mental health challenges.

Knowledge and Skills

• Theoretical knowledge of DBT, CBT, and psychopathology.
• Specialist psychological skills for working with BPD/EUPD clients.
• Psychological assessment and formulation skills.
• Understanding of diversity and access issues.
• Ability to develop multimedia materials for groups and presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT skills.