Youth Substance Misuse Specialist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Young Persons Worker to assess and support individuals up to age 21 with substance misuse issues. The role involves coordinating care, delivering evidence-based interventions, and working with families and schools within the Hillingdon area.

You will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving health, wellbeing and life opportunities for young people, with opportunities for professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Essential: Professional Registration (NMC/HPC) or psychology graduate.
• Evidence of continuing personal development in substance misuse.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and treat substance misuse in young people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist assessments and risk assessments for young people up to 21.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for substance misuse in youths.
• Provide information and harm reduction guidance to families.
• Maintain clinical documentation and caseload management.
• Collaborate with schools, CAMHS and social care.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Harm minimisation

Verbal & written communication

Independent prioritisation

Education

Professional Registration

Tools

Microsoft Word & Excel

Job description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Young Persons Worker to assess and support individuals up to age 21 with substance misuse issues. The role involves coordinating care, delivering evidence-based interventions, and working with families and schools within the Hillingdon area.

You will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving health, wellbeing and life opportunities for young people, with opportunities for professional development and supervision.