Dual Diagnosis Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Dual Diagnosis Practitioner to provide vital support for individuals facing substance misuse and mental health challenges. This role involves managing a protected caseload, delivering evidence-based interventions, and coordinating recovery plans. With a focus on improving the health and wellbeing of the community, you will work across various hubs and remotely, ensuring comprehensive care. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment, complete with generous leave and development opportunities. If you are committed to making a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

30 Days Annual Leave

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Financial Perks

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support for dual diagnosis individuals.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals with dual diagnosis.
• Coordinate assessments and recovery planning.

Skills

Substance Misuse Support

Mental Health Support

Assessment Coordination

Recovery Planning

Education

Relevant Degree in Mental Health or Social Work

Job description

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Dual Diagnosis Practitioner, London Borough of Brent

Client: Via Westminster Drug Project

Location: London Borough of Brent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

919b39476d23

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

Are you an individual with a passion for supporting people with substance misuse and mental health issues?

The Role

This exciting role requires a Dual Diagnosis Practitioner to deliver excellent evidence-based drugs and alcohol support to service users, their significant others including family members, friends, and carers experiencing substance misuse issues and mental health conditions (dual diagnosis).

The role involves managing a protected caseload of individuals with dual diagnosis, coordinating and delivering assessments, evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning, and aftercare planning.

The Service

Via Brent, New Beginnings is a fully integrated substance misuse service providing psychosocial and clinical interventions in partnership with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL). The service operates across two hubs: Cobbold Road and the Willesden Centre for Health. The team promotes recovery and works with individuals affected by substance misuse, aiming to improve health, wellbeing, and functioning of Brent residents, regardless of circumstances.

Location

This position is based across both New Beginnings hubs and remotely across the borough, including at Central Middlesex Hospital at least once a week.

Benefits include 30 days annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks, and development opportunities. For details, see our Benefits Package.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Max Griffiths, Service Manager at 07557 393980.

The application deadline is Sunday, 14 July at midnight. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 22 July.

Applications must be submitted via our application form; CVs are not accepted. For guidance on completing the application, visit our website. Please apply promptly, as the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Via values diversity and encourages enquiries from everyone. We are committed to a workplace where all staff are treated with dignity and respect. As a Disability Confident Employer, we support disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria, and ask that you indicate this in your application.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including DBS, following safer recruitment principles.