Dialectical Behaviour Therapist (DBT) / PractitionerNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a part-time enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Therapist to join our established specialist DBT Service. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based interventions to individuals experiencing significant emotional dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and complex mental health difficulties.

The post holder will provide individual therapy, facilitate DBT skills training groups, participate in consultation team meetings, undertake risk assessment and management, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician with an interest in personality disorder and complex emotional needs to further develop specialist DBT skills within a supportive and experienced team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver comprehensive DBT-informed assessments and provide individual therapy in line with established DBT principles and protocols. They will co-facilitate DBT skills training groups and contribute to a range of therapeutic interventions, while actively participating in weekly DBT consultation team meetings to maintain treatment fidelity and support clinical decision-making. The role includes undertaking detailed risk assessments and developing effective risk management plans for individuals presenting with self-harm, suicidal behaviours, and complex emotional needs. The successful candidate will maintain accurate and timely clinical records, work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies to support recovery-focused care planning, and contribute to service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives. They will also offer specialist consultation and advice to colleagues and wider mental health services and engage in ongoing professional development, supervision, and mandatory training. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interviews will be held on 30/11/2026

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services