Job Title: Substance Use Practitioner

Location: Carlisle House, Residential Substance Misuse Treatment Centre

Salary Scale: NJC Salary Scale (April 24) points 25-30 (£35,235 - £39,513 per annum)

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

Responsible to: Director of Carlisle House

MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB

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.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Carlisle House is a residential substance misuse treatment centre situated near the centre of Belfast. It caters for individuals over the age of 18, who currently live within the Belfast Health Trust and Northern Health Trust areas. Service Level Agreements are held with both Trusts who are the main funders. Carlisle House also welcomes private clients. It offers a range of services, advice and information, treatment programmes, and ongoing support services.

CRITERIA

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

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

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Essential

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

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
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

In order to apply for this position, you need to complete an application for and monitoring form which are available for download at www.presbyterianireland.org/socialcarejobs or can be requested by emailing personnel@presbyterianireland.org or phoning 02890417255.

Closing date for receipt is 4pm on Monday 24th March 2025. Please note the job may close earlier if there are sufficient applications.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

We are an equal opportunities employer

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