DBT Lead Therapist

Join Our Team as a Lead DBT Therapist!

At Priory Hospital Roehampton, we are dedicated to supporting individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges. Our compassionate team provides specialized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and addictions, including substance and behavioral issues. We also offer outpatient support for adults with eating disorders.

As a Lead DBT Therapist, you will be part of a nurturing environment, working alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, and mental health professionals who are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our patients. Together, we take a personalized approach, utilizing proven therapies to help individuals move forward with confidence and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead and develop the DBT program at Priory Hospital Roehampton, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to the DBT team, collaborating 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 lives.

What You Bring to the Role

We know that this work can be both rewarding and challenging, so resilience is key. Your natural empathy will shine as you support others through their journey.

Minimum Requirements for DBT Lead Therapist:

• Completion of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Foundation Training accredited by British Isles DBT Training.
• A sound understanding of DBT theory and practice, with the ability to apply this in a clinical setting.
• A primary background as either a CBT Therapist or an Integrative Therapist.

As a successful candidate, you will play a crucial role in delivering a highly specialized therapeutic service for individuals requiring DBT intervention. This leadership position involves guiding colleagues across various treatment modes and tracking client progress through outcome measures.

During the interview process, we will assess candidates against our leadership behaviors, which are essential for fostering a positive, high-performing culture at Priory.

What We Offer You

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role! You will receive regular career conversations and full training, with numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help shape your career.

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day of annual leave for your birthday!
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology, and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 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 children's mental health.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

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.