DBT Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

This is a 1.0 wte (37.5 hours/ week), permanent role for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Psychological Therapist to work in the IMPACTT DBT team.
IMPACTT is a specialist therapy team working with personality disorders in Berkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for working with people with a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) and delivering standard DBT. You will be joining an already established programme delivering DBT across Berkshire alongside specialist assessments and liaison with other key professionals.
You will be joining a DBT team that trains and supports therapists to work in a way that is adherent to the DBT model so that our clients have the best opportunity to lead a fulfilling life. Our Clinical Lead for DBT is an accredited DBT therapist and an accredited DBT supervisor, and over half the team are enrolled on the DBT Diploma. Staff wellbeing is paramount and we deliver DBT on a foundation of compassion. We are one of Berkshire Healthcare’s compassionate teams, having participated in compassionate team training.
Your main base will be at Erlegh House, University of Reading. As part of the role, you will also be expected to travel to other locations across the Trust, mainly in the East of Berkshire. The role will be carried out face-to-face and remotely using Microsoft Teams.
You will be delivering all components of standard DBT; individual therapy, skills group, telephone coaching and attending weekly Consult.
You will be facilitating specialist psychological assessments.
You will be assessing and monitoring risk and acting to manage these in discussion/ collaboration with colleagues to ensure these are appropriately and safely managed.
You will attend supervision.
You will attend IMPACTT meetings.
You will liaise with other key professionals.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
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You must have a passion for working with people with a diagnosis of EUPD and delivering standard DBT.
You must have trained in DBT with British Isles DBT and have experience of delivering standard DBT.
You must have good communication skills and work well in a team.
You must have good administrative skills