Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist to join Derby Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service.

Derby Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service is a partnership service that provides an integrated health service for Derby City residents who identify a substance misuse related need.

Our approach embeds the notion of health, well-being and recovery.

The post holder will be part of Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust substance misuse team (Derby City) offering a combination of face to face, telephone and/ or digital therapy as part of their role.

The post holder will work with patients who have a range of complex issues alongside support for their substance misuse problems; the post holder will work in a trauma informed way.

Provide Psychotherapy for a caseload of patients who are receiving ongoing substance misuse support, experience complex mental health difficulties, and have experienced childhood trauma/adversity.

Utilise a combination approach of CBT, DBT and EMDR therapies to tailor fit according to patient needs. Identified therapeutic input to be considerate of substance misuse progress and current identified needs.

Patients may be at different stages of recovery and therefore some patients may be continuing to take illicit drugs.

Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

Provide ad hoc and structured supervision to staff in the service as required.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

**Benefits include**:

- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities

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The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership, ensuring evidence-based practice is delivered to shape and improve the quality of services.

The post holder will present a professional image to promote a positive image for the trust to service users, carers and the community as a whole.

The post holder will document and record keep in line with DHcFT record keeping standards.

As a registered practitioner, you are personally accountable for your professional practice and have a legal/professional responsibility to service users, colleagues, employers and self.