Job summary
Do you want to join an innovative service delivering high
quality treatments in primary care to people with common mental health problems
and substance misuse? If the answer is yes, and you are suitably qualified,
then please apply for this post. Gateshead Talking Therapies is an
award-winning Talking Therapies service and one of the highest performing Talking
Therapies services at both regional and national level. There is recognition that staff can realise
their potential through effective clinical and management supervision,
managerial support, and through access to internal and external training. Staff
development and their wellbeing are accepted as a vital priority, and we have a
long-established Wellbeing Strategy Group which develops wellbeing initiatives
for the service. You will provide interventions as part of Talking Therapies which
will involve various therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy.
Main duties of the job
The Primary Care Mental Health Worker (Dual Diagnosis) will have:
- Understanding of Common Mental Health Problems and substance misuse and their impact on social functioning and physical health.
- Understanding of at least one brief psychological and/or psychosocial intervention and the development of positive mental health.
- A commitment to the recovery model of Dual Diagnosis and service user and carer involvement
- A commitment to a holistic model of Dual Diagnosis and working with partners to address client need.
- Experience of working with people who experience mental health problems especially depression and anxiety and those with substance misuse issues.
- Skills in assessment and interventions for clients with dual diagnosis and consultation and supervision with primary care colleagues.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of Gateshead
Talking Therapies Service. They will work with adults in primary care with Dual
Diagnosis (a range of common mental health problems and substance misuse
issues), providing medium level interventions which will include Counselling
and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. They will use traditional and innovative
treatment methods
The post holder will work with people
with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary
and should be committed to equal opportunities.
To meet targets set nationally and
locally for access, recovery and waiting times
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of Gateshead
Talking Therapies Service. They will work with adults in primary care with Dual
Diagnosis (a range of common mental health problems and substance misuse
issues), providing medium level interventions which will include Counselling
and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. They will use traditional and innovative
treatment methods
The post holder will work with people
with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary
and should be committed to equal opportunities.
To meet targets set nationally and
locally for access, recovery and waiting times
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to work autonomously
- Knowledge and understanding of the recovery approach to Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis
- Able to engage people who have experienced a range of mental disorders
- Ability to challenge inequality and oppressive practice
- Basic Microsoft Office IT skills
- An ability to work in time-limited model that encourages focussed intervention and disengagement
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Must have an ability to visit a variety of sites within South Tyneside.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community settings with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties
- Working with people with a Dual Diagnosis (who have common mental health problems alongside substance misuse difficulties)
Desirable
- Experience of working in statutory and voluntary mental health services
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification such as DipSW, RMN, O.T. or BACP or BABPC accreditation qualified counsellor
- Training in a psychological or psychosocial intervention
Desirable
- Training in substance misuse or dual diagnosis
Person Specification
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to work autonomously
- Knowledge and understanding of the recovery approach to Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis
- Able to engage people who have experienced a range of mental disorders
- Ability to challenge inequality and oppressive practice
- Basic Microsoft Office IT skills
- An ability to work in time-limited model that encourages focussed intervention and disengagement
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Must have an ability to visit a variety of sites within South Tyneside.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community settings with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties
- Working with people with a Dual Diagnosis (who have common mental health problems alongside substance misuse difficulties)
Desirable
- Experience of working in statutory and voluntary mental health services
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification such as DipSW, RMN, O.T. or BACP or BABPC accreditation qualified counsellor
- Training in a psychological or psychosocial intervention
Desirable
- Training in substance misuse or dual diagnosis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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