(MGMT) Substance Use Practitioner

Please note this post may close early if there are sufficient applications

Council: Council for Social Witness (Specialist Services)

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

Responsible to: Director of Carlisle House

About the Role

Carlisle House is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Practitioner to provide biopsychosocial therapeutic interventions within a residential substance use residential treatment programme. The role involves involves 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.

Carlisle House is a residential substance use 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. It offers a range of services, advice and information, treatment programmes, and ongoing support services.

Key Responsibilities

RESIDENTIAL

·       Maintain programme boundaries and foster helpful group dynamics

·       To carry out alcohol/drug screening tests in accordance with Carlisle House policies and procedures when required.

·       To ensure a rigorous monitoring and recording practice is adhered to.

ADMISSIONS

·       To assist in the admission and induction of Service Users to the Residential Substance Use Treatment Programme, in accordance with Carlisle House policies and procedures.

·       To undertake health checks with regard to Service Users participating in physical activities.

·       To promote a welcoming atmosphere to all Service Users and their families.

GROUP THERAPY

·       Group Therapy / Groupwork is the core treatment intervention employed by Carlisle House. There are up to three groupwork sessions each day employing an integrated systemic strength-based approach.

·       Facilitation of 3-4 group therapy / groupwork sessions each week as set out in the group therapy manual.

·       To facilitate post programme, support groups – one evening every 3 months

LINK WORK

 ·       To manage an individual caseload through Link Work, promoting Service User strengths and expertise in developing, reviewing and updating treatment plans as required.

·       To employ the Alcohol and Drug Outcome Star to inform treatment plans

·       To create helpful holistic / systemic conversations with clients

·       To source supports, and advocate for clients post programme

·       To liaise with detox wards, Community Addiction Practitioners and other referral agents

·       To liaise with GP’s and other medical professionals

·       To complete and manage risk assessments 

 MEDICATION

·       Take responsibility for the management of medicines of those you link work.

·       To record and administer medication in accordance with Carlisle House policies and current legislation and guidelines

·       To Re-order medication and source medication prescriptions as required

·       To complete medication audits and medication trails in line with RQIA requirements.

·       To complete Self Administration of Medication Risk Assessments, and ensure outcomes are recorded and adhered to accordingly.

TEAM MEETINGS

·       To participate in therapeutic team meetings and staff meetings, contributing to a cohesive team across the residential services

·       To engage in self-reflective groups

SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENT

·       To participate in clinical and online supervision

·       To engage in continual professional development and meeting the requirements of professional requirements.

·       To maintain mandatory training

LEAD

·       To fulfil the role of LEAD as on rota

·       To lead Handovers and delegate daily tasks

·       To ensure Health and Safety policies and procedures are maintained

·       To act as Fire Warden

·       Participate in an On-Call rota as required

 OTHER

 ·       To be willing to work within the ethos of the Carlisle House and the Presbyterian Council of Social Witness  

·       To undertake any other relevant duties which may be required of the post.