Senior DBT Therapist – Adult Mental Health

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated health service organization in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Band 7 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Therapists. The role involves delivering DBT programmes, including individual therapy and group skills training, to adults facing complex emotional challenges. Candidates should have a relevant qualification at the graduate diploma level and experience in secondary care mental health services. This position promotes collaboration within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high standards of care and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Supervision from an accredited DBT supervisor

CPD opportunities

Involvement in service development

Qualifications

• Experience working in secondary care mental health services.
• Skills in applying DBT theory to varied contexts.
• Experience supervising DBT staff and running DBT groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver DBT individual therapy and co-facilitate skills groups.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Engage in service evaluation, quality improvement, and outcome monitoring.

Skills

DBT theory application

Assessment and formulation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Registered qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Arts Therapy, or psychological therapy discipline

Completed Diploma level training in DBT

Strong record of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

A dedicated health service organization in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Band 7 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Therapists. The role involves delivering DBT programmes, including individual therapy and group skills training, to adults facing complex emotional challenges. Candidates should have a relevant qualification at the graduate diploma level and experience in secondary care mental health services. This position promotes collaboration within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high standards of care and professional development opportunities.