Forensic Mental Health Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated senior substance misuse practitioner to enhance our clinical offer within our new co-occurring dual diagnosis service. This is a brand new opportunity to join a developing service as a harm reduction practitioner, specifically supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction needs.
As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for delivering a range of interventions, including referral management, screening assessment, triage, and evidence-based interventions. You will provide one-to-one and group facilitated sessions, manage a mixed and challenging caseload, and perform some clinical tasks as required.
Main Duties of the Job
Your duties will include performing robust assessments, including risk, screening, and interventions, to support offenders with co-occurring needs. You will ensure that all waiting times, assessments, and interventions are delivered in a timely manner. You will also identify a range of direct and indirect interventions to support service users in reducing the harmful impact of their drug and/or alcohol use and support their recovery.
This role requires experience of working with people with serious mental illness and multi-agency working. You will need to be able to coproduce care plans and think creatively to achieve positive outcomes. You will work closely with community mental health teams and community drug teams to ensure integrated and collaborative working.
About Us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is a leading healthcare provider in the region. We offer a range of services, including primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner with a real interest in forensic mental health and substance misuse. You will be approachable, energetic, and resilient, with a strong belief in recovery and a willingness to work closely with forensic prisoners. You will be joining a team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients under our care and supporting your professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current knowledge of substance misuse issues
- Evidence of having studied at Degree level in a relevant area or professional qualification (e.g. Nurse, Social Worker)
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in delivery of Psychotherapeutic Interventions
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in substance misuse or with offenders
- Demonstrable experience in a supervisory/management role
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