Therapy Lead- DBT

Priory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Roehampton is recruiting a DBT Lead Therapist to head the DBT programme within the Allied Health Professionals and Psychology department. This full-time role (37.5 hours) offers a permanent position with a salary of £53,560 per year.

You will lead and develop a DBT services, supervise the DBT team, and deliver individual and group DBT interventions. The post emphasises fidelity to the DBT model, assessment, treatment planning and ongoing governance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading DBT programmes and teams.
• Strong understanding of DBT theory, practice and fidelity to the model.
• Commitment to professional development and progression to advanced DBT training.
• Leadership behaviours aligned with Priory's values and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the DBT programme at Priory Hospital Roehampton, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the DBT team within the multidisciplinary group.
• Deliver and oversee DBT interventions, including individual therapy and skills-based group work.
• Support assessment, formulation, treatment planning and risk management for complex cases.
• Monitor patient progress and outcomes, contributing to governance and service improvement.
• Promote DBT-informed practice across the service through training and collaborative work.

Skills

Clinical leadership

DBT principles

Supervision

Education

DBT Foundation Training

Intensive DBT training considered

Job description

Therapy Lead- DBT

Department:

Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Priory Hospital Roehampton

Compensation:

£53,560 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Roehampton

Lead DBT Therapist to join the team

Full-time/37.5 Hours role.

We support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, providing specialist care for depression, anxiety and addictions. Our team offers tailored treatment for substance addictions, including alcohol, cocaine and heroin, as well as behavioural addictions like gambling. We also provide outpatient support for adults with eating disorders.

At Roehampton, you'll be supported by a compassionate team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses and mental health professionals who are committed to your wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help you move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Lead and develop the DBT programme at Priory Hospital Roehampton, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice.


• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to the DBT team, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.


• Deliver and oversee DBT interventions, including individual therapy and skills-based group work.


• Support the assessment, formulation, treatment planning and risk management of patients with complex mental health needs.


• Monitor patient progress and outcomes, contributing to clinical reviews, governance and service improvement.


• Help develop DBT-informed practice across the wider service through training, consultation and collaborative working.


• Promote a compassionate, recovery-focused therapeutic environment where patients feel supported to build healthier and more fulfilling lives.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

DBT Lead Therapist - Minimum Requirements

The DBT Lead Therapist role requires a clinician who meets the minimum standard of having completed Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Foundation Training accredited by British Isles DBT Training. This ensures a core level of competency in DBT principles, including skills training, individual therapy structure, and adherence to the DBT model.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a sound understanding of DBT theory and practice, with the ability to apply this within a clinical setting, support the delivery of DBT-informed interventions, and contribute to maintaining model fidelity within the service.

In addition, the post holder will be supported and expected to undertake further professional development whilst in post, including progression to Intensive DBT training, in order to strengthen clinical expertise, enhance leadership capability, and support the ongoing development and quality assurance of the DBT programme.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a highly specialist therapeutic service for individuals requiring DBT intervention. This position involves significant leadership responsibilities, including supporting the ongoing development and growth of the DBT service at Priory Hospital Roehampton. The post holder will ensure program fidelity and team adherence by guiding colleagues across various treatment modes. Additionally, they will be responsible for tracking client progress through outcome measures and liaising with primary therapists to support continuous and successful service improvement. Candidates must have a primary background as either a CBT Therapist or an Integrative Therapist.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours.

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For more information about the role, you can email

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We