DBT Lead Therapist

Location: Roehampton, Greater London
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
Workplace Type: Onsite (Face-to-face role, 3–4 days/week)
Salary: £48,250 – £58,250 per year
Contact to Apply:

• Email: ryan.bird@staffpartners.co.uk

• Call: 01992 245590

About the Role

• Full-time position based at a private hospital in Roehampton

• Specialising in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addictions, and eating disorders

• Part of a multi-disciplinary team including psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and nurses

• Focus on delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to adults with complex mental health needs

• Opportunity to lead and further develop the DBT service within the hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a specialist DBT service with program fidelity

• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions

• Monitor client progress using outcome measures

• Liaise with primary therapists and clinical staff to support continuous service improvement

• Provide leadership, supervision, and clinical guidance to team members

• Ensure effective care planning and implementation for all assigned clients

• Contribute to audit, research, and service development initiatives

Essential Requirements

• PGDip in DBT (British Isles DBT training) or at minimum, intensive DBT training

• EMDR trained (essential)

• Professional background as a CBT Therapist or Integrative Therapist

• Experience in leadership or service development within a DBT framework

• Accreditation or eligibility for accreditation with a recognised body (e.g., BABCP)

• Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Additional day off for your birthday

• Free on-site parking

• Supplemented meals

• Enhanced maternity pay

• Contributory pension scheme

• Flexible benefits (gym membership, IT equipment, healthcare)

• Professional development and career progression support

• Sponsorship for qualifications via the Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel

• Leadership and management training opportunities

• Long service recognition

• Refer-a-friend bonuses

How to Apply?

• Send your CV to: ryan.bird@staffpartners.co.uk

• Or call: 01992 245590

Early applications are encouraged. Shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.