Job summaryAs a Dual Diagnosis Mental Health Practitioner, you will work within a proactive and positive multidisciplinary team, focusing upon individuals (including young people) with severe and enduring mental health problems who have co-occurring Substance Misuse issues.You will have responsibility for the care co-ordination and management of a defined caseload of clients with complex and challenging needs, providing liaison between statutory and other services particularly with colleagues providing substance misuse, housing and homelessness support and working closely with social workers and disability teams (social services).Main duties of the jobYou will be an integral member of the Team, providing training and specialist advice as and when needed to other staff and undertaking interventions as defined within Parts 2 and 3 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. Assisting the CMHT Team Manager with the management and organisation, including advice and support, of their clinical area associated with dual diagnosis will be an essential element of the role.You will benefit from:A friendly, supportive working environmentand feeling valued.A leadership and governance structure and responsibilities to ensure supervision and development.Regular managerial supervision and opportunities for CPD.Working in a beautiful County the rurality of which offers opportunities to develop professionally within a unique context in Wales.You will benefit others by:Having an opportunity to contribute to the development of services.Participating in the education, development and supervision of junior staff, student nurses and student social work colleagues.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usBeing the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualifications and/or KnowledgeEssentialRegistered Mental Health/ (Dual Diagnosis) Nurse and Registered with the NMCRegistered Occupational Therapist Registered Social WorkerEducated to diploma levelEvidence of continuing professional developmentAdvanced knowledge of current Mental Health Legislation and practiceKnowledge of Health & safety LegislationExtensive knowledge of mental health and substance misuse issuesKnowledge of research based and evidence-based interventionsAdvanced knowledge and application of the care and treatment plansKnowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 for those parts of the Act that directly affect the provision of Community Mental Health ServicesDesirableTeaching and Assessing QualificationEvidence of personal development to degree level or equivalent to degree levelSpecialist practitioner awardPsycho Social Interventions qualificationsCognitive Behavioural Therapy qualificationsRisk assessment/ WARRN/HCR20ExperienceEssentialExperience of community mental health working in nursing, social work, OT or other allied professionEvidence of supervisory experienceSound understanding of community and multidisciplinary, multiagency workExperience of working within a community setting and with complex clients, older adults, adults, (including young people) who have a dual diagnosis of substance misuse and mental health issuesValuesEssentialExcellent communication skillsMultidisciplinary/multi-agency team work skillsAdvanced care planning and problem-solving skillsCommitted to raising the standards of clinical careAbility to manage resourcesRange of assessment skills for community workingDesirableGood experience in promoting service user and carer involvementOtherEssentialAbility to travel within geographical areaAble to work hours flexiblyAptitude & AbilitiesEssentialAdvanced risk planning and assessment skillsAbilities to report to multi-agency steering groups on work/ideasManagement skills including facilitation of medication clinicsAbility to supervise others from different teams and use influencing skills to facilitate a multi-agency responseAbility to provide clinical supervision either individually or for groupsAbilities to use multi-media and/or other on-line communication platforms to facilitate communication and engagement with clients and familiesExcellent ICT skills, including database management. (e.g. WCCIS/other)DesirableMentor and assessor skillsChange management skillsManagement of medication clinicsMotivational skillsWelsh speakerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePowys Teaching Health BoardAddressTy IlltydBridge StreetBreconLD3 8AHEmployer's websitehttps://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)