Dual Diagnosis Recovery Specialist

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in London is seeking a lead practitioner to develop and deliver dual diagnosis services, ensuring high quality care for adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs. You will act as a specialist resource to mental health and substance misuse teams across statutory and voluntary sectors, coordinating assessments and recovery plans.

The post requires a Level 3 qualification or equivalent and experience in substance misuse settings, with a focus on harm reduction, risk

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' recent experience supporting individuals affected by drug and/or alcohol use.
• Experience undertaking assessments, recovery planning, and keyworking.
• Ability to work across substance use and mental health co-occurring conditions.
• Experience collaborating with multi-agency partners in complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing and delivering dual diagnosis services.
• Undertake substance misuse triage and manage complex care plans.
• Coordinate with mental health, substance use and partner agencies to ensure safe care.

Skills

Substance use experience

Assessment & recovery planning

Dual diagnosis practice

Engagement & harm reduction

Multi-agency risk management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Substance Misuse or related field

Job description

NHS Jobs in London is seeking a lead practitioner to develop and deliver dual diagnosis services, ensuring high quality care for adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs. You will act as a specialist resource to mental health and substance misuse teams across statutory and voluntary sectors, coordinating assessments and recovery plans.

The post requires a Level 3 qualification or equivalent and experience in substance misuse settings, with a focus on harm reduction, risk