DBT Therapist

To provide high quality specialised psychological input to people/clients of the Basingstoke Community Mental health Team.

To provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment to people in these settings. Work will also involve working with other people involved in clients care (e.g. family or named carers). A recovery focused approach is essential.

To offer advice, consultation and supervision on clients psychological care to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Emphasis here is on having an understanding/appreciation of the complex nature of the acute mental health care system and to develop insight and understanding to all others involved in peoples care.

To participate in the delivery of DBT by attending consult, facilitating skills groups, providing individual therapy and coaching.

To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research in line with service need; to contribute to a research culture in the clinical team.

To provide teaching and training in line with the service needs identified.

The post-holder will place an emphasis on co-production and demonstrate an attitude which respects and values clients and their carers and the core values of the trust: patients and people first; partnership; and respect.