Dual Diagnosis Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

The successful post-holder will offer assessment and treatment for individuals who have severe and enduring mental health problems, this could also be alongside co existing substance misuse disorders. To provide robust and therapeutic treatment as part of the wider community mental health service response to the population of Somerset. We would ideally like the successful applicant to complete the non medical prescribing course but it is not essential.

You will be at the forefront of assessing patients referred to the Older Persons Mental Health Service, using a recovery-oriented approach and strengths model. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment safely and effectively, in partnership with medical team and nurses, service user and carers, using evidence based practice.

We operate Monday to Friday, but flexibility may be required to meet the needs of our the service. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for the role.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as a key worker within the South Somerset locality ensuring the provision of a high quality service, working with individuals over the age of 65 years supporting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

To act as a key worker for a caseload of people with mental health difficulties and developing their care plan, coordinating and reviewing their care and treatment outlined in the plan, at times offering direct individual and group interventions to these and other patients where appropriate

The post-holder will carry a clinical caseload and will provide supervision and advice to other mental health staff in relation to their working practice with this service user group.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.