Lead Addiction & Recovery Practitioner
Adferiad Recovery
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Job summary
Reporting directly to the Service Manager, to be accountable for the care planning and implementation of a range of treatments including therapeutic and specialist interventions to adults with addiction issues within a residential setting. To lead in the co-ordination of a structured psychosocial programme of interventions including 1:2:1 and group work. To provide leadership and instruction to the Addictions Therapy Team supporting their CPD through coaching and mentoring initiatives
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To take responsibility for the co-ordination of the therapeutic programme(s) as directed by the line manager
To organise and manage own caseload
To plan and implement specialist assessments and care packages to meet the therapeutic needs of clients and to provide high quality treatments for psychological, physical and social issues related to a range of addictions. This will include using a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions to enable change and progress treatment through to recovery
As part of the assessment and care planning to consult with health professionals regarding any identified mental and physical health needs including access to BBV (blood bourne virus) screening, vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B and sexual health screening
To use clinical judgement to elicit and analyse assessment to ensure that the care plan and interventions provided are appropriate for clients. To work in partnership with other agencies to reduce the impact of any risk to clients and their families
To plan, implement and review care and evidenced based interventions following assessment within agreed criteria, policies and procedures in partnership with the client
To actively and assertively engage those clients who display low levels of motivation to change using a range of innovative methods and therapeutic approaches to encourage engagement
About us
Adferiad Recovery combines the skills and expertise of its founding charities to provide outstanding services for people in Wales with mental health problems, substance misuse problems, and those with co-occurring and complex needs.
Date posted
05 July 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27,920 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0489-AB050
Job locations
Parkland Place
100 Llanelian Road
Old Colwyn
Colwyn Bay
Clwyd
LL29 9UH
Employer details
Employer name
Adferiad Recovery
Address
Parkland Place
100 Llanelian Road
Old Colwyn
Colwyn Bay
Clwyd
LL29 9UH
Employer's website
http://adferiad.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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