Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Link

2 months ago


Neath, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

The role of the Co-occurring Link Worker has been developed to improve outcomes for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs.

You will work across both Community Substance Use services and Community Mental Health Services to provide training, support and advice to professionals working with people with co-occurring needs as well as providing strong communication links and shared joined up approach to working with individuals.

Work as a member of the Community Drug and Alcohol Team and liaise effectively with Community Mental Health services, other service providers and stakeholders including housing, probation, social services and non-statutory services.

To support the MDT in delivering safe, effective treatment for patients with substance use and mental health needs.

Provide treatment for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health issues following NICE Guidelines and local pathways.

Educate and provide specialist advice and guidance to the multi-disciplinary team on the management of both mental health and substance use issues.

Provide advice on new referrals into services for clients with co-occurring needs and sign post if appropriate.

To be part of a culture that focuses on improving outcomes across the care pathway for patients, and joint working with CMHT and CDAT colleagues.

Manage workload effectively and responsibility for planning and delivering of individuals care and discharge process.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.



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