To provide biopsychosocial therapeutic interventions within a Substance Misuse Residential Treatment Programme.

To ensure the execution of excellent standards of care, to promote dignity and respect, and to engage with Service Users in the process of change through building a strong collaborative therapeutic alliance.

Essential:

Recognised Social Work Degree or Registered Mental Health Nurse
Knowledge of addiction and treatment models
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Outlook / Word / Excel
At least 1 years’ experience in a relevant area of mental health or addiction, using a strength base model to assess need and formulating effective treatment plans
Experience in facilitating Group Work / Group Therapy
Experience of working with substance use and associated complex health needs
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work on own initiative, to work under pressure and prioritise workload
Ability to stay calm and think quickly in challenging circumstances
Experience of communicating effectively and to develop appropriate working relationships with both service users and other professionals
Experience in engaged reflective practice
Must be willing to work within the Christian ethos and the ethos of Carlisle House i.e., compassion, acceptance and respect.
Available for flexible working and on call duties
Respectful of the values, views and needs of others
Evidence of a commitment to continued professional development
NISCC/NMC registered or willing to apply for registration
Willing to complete an Access NI check

Hours: 37.5 hours per week: 9am–5pm (Monday - Friday)

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Substance Use Practitioner / Group Therapist