Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/DBT Therapist (B7)

Are you passionate about transforming lives and delivering specialist psychological interventions to people with complex emotional needs?

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its specialist Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Service, which has been established for over 10 years. As a Band 7 Psychologist or DBT Therapist, you will be part of a growing team that aims to make a significant impact across Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the psychological needs of service users.
• Mentor, supervise, and teach qualified and unqualified staff, including students.
• Promote a psychological perspective within teams and share with other colleagues.
• Collaborate with team managers and clinical leads in developing and delivering effective services.
• Support specific service development projects.
• Work flexibly within the service.

Benefits of Joining Us:

• Be part of a specialist service with over 10 years of DBT expertise.
• Help shape and develop an expanding service with ambitious plans for the future.
• Work alongside skilled, experienced, and supportive multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Access regular supervision, consultation, and excellent professional development opportunities.
• Make a genuine difference to the lives and opportunities of people with complex emotional needs.

Requirements:

• HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or DBT Therapist.
• PG Dip in DBT and core professional training (e.g., Nursing, Social work, OT).
• Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
• Experience across a range of psychological models, including systemic, behavioural, and individual therapeutic.
• Demonstrable post-registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group.
• Ability to manage difficult situations with service users that have complex presentations and/or behaviours that challenge.

What We Offer:

• Salary: £51,657 to £58,785 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata).
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Excellent health and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

How to Apply: If you're looking for a role where you can use your expertise to make a real and lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.