Lead MBT Therapist for Complex Needs & Community Care

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST in City and Hackney MBT Service is recruiting a registered Specialist Mentalization Based Therapist (MBT) for a permanent, full-time Band 7 position.

The post involves delivering both individual and group MBT treatment, conducting assessments, and developing tailored formulations. You will participate in community in-reach work and contribute to service development and research.

Qualifications

• Registered MBT therapist with post-qualification experience in mental health services.
• Experience delivering MBT and supervision/consultation in complex emotional needs.
• Ability to formulate psychological reports for referrers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and formulate tailored reports.
• Develop and implement MBT treatment plans for service users with complex needs.
• Provide clinical formulations to colleagues and consult with agencies.
• Collaborate with professionals to promote continuity of care across services.
• Lead the team in delivering specialized MBT approaches and contribute to research.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical formulation

Independent working

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Professional

Tools

Psychometric tests

Job description

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST in City and Hackney MBT Service is recruiting a registered Specialist Mentalization Based Therapist (MBT) for a permanent, full-time Band 7 position.

The post involves delivering both individual and group MBT treatment, conducting assessments, and developing tailored formulations. You will participate in community in-reach work and contribute to service development and research.