Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Team Lead

Overview

In this role you lead a small multidisciplinary team to design, implement and oversee a new Dialectical Behaviour Therapy service for working-age adults with complex emotional needs. You will supervise DBT groups, coordinate with psychology and other services, and drive in-reach to wards and outreach beyond local placements. You will balance clinical work with service development, supporting staff training and accreditation pathways. This is a strategic, hands-on opportunity to shape a transformative treatment pathway within a supportive, cross-site environment.

Pay / Benefits

• blended home working
• training and supervision support
• accreditation pathway support
• career development opportunities
• range of development pathways
• valued staff and supportive environment

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary DBT team and oversee DBT groups across community settings
• Provide clinical leadership to DBT practitioners and clients; act as a clinical lead
• Set up in-reach to acute wards and outreach to out-of-county placements
• Manage a small caseload of highly complex clients; conduct assessments and consultations
• Drive service development, implement new pathways and oversee quality and risk management
• Coordinate training, supervision and accreditation support for staff
• Support blended home working and travel between clinical bases as needed
• Represent the service in cross-team collaboration and external partnerships

Key requirements

• Master’s level or equivalent post-graduate qualification
• Professional registration with NMC, HCPC or Social Care Wales
• Post-registration DBT training with evidenced practice and supervision
• DBT masterclass or commitment to pursue within first year
• Training/knowledge in at least one other psychological or psycho-social intervention
• Extensive experience with severe mental health issues, complex trauma and risk assessment
• Experience in leadership, supervision, service development and change management
• Experience delivering DBT within a comprehensive DBT service
• Ability to work in a multi-professional/agency setting
• Strong communication, delegation and autonomous decision-making skills

• leadership
• effective communication
• ability to engage difficult-to-treat clients
• DBT knowledge and practice
• DBT supervision and accreditation
• risk assessment and risk management

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