Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee

The post-holder will work in a defined drug and alcohol service and work within a specific location, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. These posts are suitable for people with a degree or equivalent qualifications, who have the right personal qualities. As a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a community drug and alcohol service, supporting people to receive the right care and delivering psychologically informed interventions. During the one-year graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training, you will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for adults individually and in groups, with specific focus on clients who are or have been affected by substance misuse problems.

These interventions may include

Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the "GOALS" programme Problem-solving Improving sleep Recognising and managing emotions Confidence building Support with medicines management See attached detailed job description and person specification for full details.