DBT Therapist

DBT therapists currently work alongside Psychologists and other Specialised Therapists delivering psychological interventions to clients under Secondary Care Mental Health Services (CMHTs). We currently have a small supportive group of DBT therapists dedicated to the delivery of DBT in West Dorset under the line management of the Locality Lead Psychologist for West Dorset., Therapists deliver adherent DBT therapy in a number of locations in West Dorset (including online). Therapists are expected to attend weekly Consult meetings (currently remote) and group supervision on a monthly basis. DBT therapists in West Dorset work collaboratively alongside CMHT colleagues and are expected to maintain regular communication with CMHT staff. Clinicians are required to maintain clinical records in a timely manner and contribute to service audits as required. APS staff can attend regular internal training events arranged within DHUFT by APS and apply for external training opportunities to maintain CPD.

The successful candidate will be a qualified mental health professional and have completed training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Candidates who have completed DBT accreditation will be eligible for a band 7 position and will be expected to work with greater autonomy and undertake more individual sessions with clients, as well as co-facilitate group work.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do