Dual Diagnosis Recovery Specialist

Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Job summary

North London NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Dual Diagnosis Recovery Worker to join an established dual diagnosis team delivering clinical and psychosocial substance misuse care.

The role focuses on developing packages of care for clients with dual diagnosis, working under supervision of the Senior Practitioner and Dual Diagnosis Network Service Manager, with opportunities to work across acute and community settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging individuals with substance use problems and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Ability to undertake assessments and contribute to recovery planning.
• Experience working within dual diagnosis or integrated substance misuse services.

Responsibilities

• Lead on developing and delivering dual diagnosis services within mental health teams.
• Undertake substance misuse triage and manage complex care plans in partnership with teams.
• Work under supervision of the Senior Practitioner and Dual Diagnosis Network Service Manager.

Skills

Engagement & harm reduction

Recovery planning

Keyworking

Education

Level 3 qualification in Substance Misuse/ Addictions/ Mental Health/ Health & Social Care/ Psychology

Job description

North London NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Dual Diagnosis Recovery Worker to join an established dual diagnosis team delivering clinical and psychosocial substance misuse care.

The role focuses on developing packages of care for clients with dual diagnosis, working under supervision of the Senior Practitioner and Dual Diagnosis Network Service Manager, with opportunities to work across acute and community settings.