Hywel Dda University Health Board
Dialectical Behaviour Therapist (DBT) / Practitioner
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapist (DBT) / Practitioner
Band 6 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Therapist – Hafod Health
Job Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Therapist to join our established specialist DBT service. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based interventions to individuals experiencing:
- Significant emotional dysregulation
- Self-harm
- Suicidal ideation
- Complex mental health difficulties
This role provides a unique opportunity for clinicians specialising in personality disorder and complex emotional needs to further develop their specialist DBT skills in a supportive and experienced team.
Interviews will take place on 28/7/2026.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Deliver comprehensive DBT-informed assessments and provide individual therapy in line with evidence-based DBT principles and protocols.
- Co-facilitate DBT skills training groups, contributing to a range of therapeutic interventions while maintaining treatment integrity.
- Actively participate in weekly DBT consultation team meetings to support clinical decision-making and ensure treatment fidelity.
- Undertake detailed risk assessments, managing risks associated with:
- Self-harm behaviours
- Suicidal ideation
- Complex emotional dysregulation
- Collaborate with service users, carers, and partner agencies to develop and implement recovery-focused care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records as part of ongoing service evaluation and improvement.
- Provide specialist consultation and advice to colleagues and mental health services.
- Engage in ongoing professional development, supervision, and mandatory training.
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About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services to communities across:
- Carmarthenshire
- Ceredigion
- Pembrokeshire
- Bordering counties
Our Services Include:
- Four main hospitals (Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Haverfordwest)
- Five community hospitals (Amman Valley, Tregaron, Tenby, Llandovery, South Pembrokeshire)
- Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron, Cardigan)
- Primary, community, mental health, and learning disabilities services
- Support across general practice, dental, ophthalmic, community pharmacy, and domiciliary care
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We operate under a bilingual policy—applications can be submitted in Welsh or English, with no disadvantage imposed.
Important Notes for Applicants
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- professional registration verification (where relevant)
- NHS confidentiality adherence (data processed fairly, securely, and per GDPR and Data Protection Legislation)
For non-EU applicants: ✅ Sponsorship for Health & Care Visa (or Skilled Worker Visa) may be required unless alternative work-permit arrangements exist.
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