Drug and Alcohol Practitioner

A Drug & Alcohol Practitioner role is a diverse and rewarding role, the key duties you will undertake are:

  • Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing on-going recovery and treatment plans.
  • Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial assessment into structured treatment.
  • Provide 1:1 PSI and brief intervention support
  • Care planning and risk assessment/management
  • You will take a “whole person” holistic approach to ensure that every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.
  • Reduce substance related harm to individuals and the wider community.
  • Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues across the city-wide partnership to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.

About you…

  • Experience of holding a caseload.
  • Knowledge and/or experience of substance misuse.
  • Experience supporting vulnerable people, whose lives have been affected by alcohol and/or drug use.
  • A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care.
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