Mental Health Practitioner — DBT & Personality Disorder

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider seeks a dedicated mental health practitioner to work with individuals diagnosed with personality disorders. This role involves both online and in-person support, assisting with award-winning therapy programs, and participating in the delivery of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. The successful candidate will help individuals improve their self-management skills through structured interventions and support volunteers. The position is based in Newcastle Local Municipality, South Africa, and promotes an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Must have interest in working with individuals with personality disorders.
• Experience in structured assessments, treatment planning, and training delivery.
• Ability to facilitate group sessions and support electronic outcome measures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating award-winning SSMS Intensive Group programme.
• Deliver training packages and actively participate in DBT service.
• Support individuals in enhancing self-management skills through structured interventions.

Skills

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Individual and group support

Self-management skills

Job description

A regional health service provider seeks a dedicated mental health practitioner to work with individuals diagnosed with personality disorders. This role involves both online and in-person support, assisting with award-winning therapy programs, and participating in the delivery of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. The successful candidate will help individuals improve their self-management skills through structured interventions and support volunteers. The position is based in Newcastle Local Municipality, South Africa, and promotes an inclusive working environment.