Recovery Practitioner - Opiate Team

A Recovery Practitioner is required to join the opiate team of a Drug and Alcohol Service based in Ilford on a rolling contract. The Recovery Practitioner will be required on site from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a specific caseload of individuals facing various complex challenges, such as mental health issues, homelessness, criminal involvement, chronic illnesses, domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, and self-harm.
• Conduct thorough assessments of needs and risks, and develop personalised risk management and recovery plans, aligning with clients' individual recovery objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, assuming leadership roles as necessary.
• Implement evidence-based interventions and contribute to clinical and complex case discussions, demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills.

Experience Required:

• Outstanding proficiency in crafting reports and case notes
• Proven track record of operating within substance use treatment and recovery environments
• Specialised expertise in one or more accompanying complexities alongside substance use, such as mental health, chronic conditions, criminal behaviour, homelessness, domestic violence, etc.
• Comprehensive grasp of risk assessment and risk mitigation within the realm of substance use and associated complexities
• Extensive background in health and social care practice

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.