Dbt & Scm Practitioner

The overall aim of the post is to provide high quality specialist interventions within CAMHS to improve outcomes for young people who present with high risk behaviours and experience difficulties associated with emotional, behavioural and interpersonal dysregulation.

? To deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Structured Clinical Management(SCM) within a specified CAMHS team..

? To deliver DBT skills only groups and life skills courses in accordance with NICE guidelines, meet key performance indicators and agreed activity levels.

? Offer consultation in the assessment and treatment of young people who present with high risk behaviours and with difficulties associated with an emerging personality disorder.

? To promote positive attitudes towards service users with complex needs, to maintain responsive and non-stigmatising services, which will enhance social inclusion and deliver better outcomes.

? To work closely/strengthen links with other specialist and other agencies as appropriate.

? To provide gatekeeping assessments, assessments of need and therapeutic interventions.

? Support young people to develop skills and strategies to manage emotional dysregulation, guided by Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles.