Job summary
At Roehampton, youll 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.
Main duties of the job
- Supported by a compassionate team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, and mental health professionals committed to your well-being.
- Personalised approach using proven therapies to help you build confidence and a healthier, more fulfilling future.
- Work schedule is 3-4 days per week.
- This is a face-to-face role requiring in-person attendance.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit a Lead DBT Therapist to join the team. This is a 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit a Lead DBT Therapist to join the team. This is a 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.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- 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. Desirable qualifications include a PGDip in DBT (British Isles DBT training) with a minimum of intensive DBT training from British Isles DBT. Candidates must be EMDR trained (essential) and have a primary background as either a CBT Therapist or an Integrative Therapist.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- 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. Desirable qualifications include a PGDip in DBT (British Isles DBT training) with a minimum of intensive DBT training from British Isles DBT. Candidates must be EMDR trained (essential) and have a primary background as either a CBT Therapist or an Integrative Therapist.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
