Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Behaviour Change Practitioner for a temporary opportunity within the Middlesbrough area. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overview:
The successful candidate will work within a substance misuse service, delivering structured 1:1 and group psychological interventions to support behaviour change, emotional wellbeing and recovery.
Main Duties:
Deliver structured 1:1 and group psychological interventions
Use CBT-informed approaches, motivational interviewing, DBT skills and psychoeducation
Assess low-level mental health and emotional needs
Provide brief interventions to support behaviour change and recovery
Develop positive and effective working relationships with service users
Monitor progress and adapt interventions where appropriate
Identify when individuals require more specialist support and escalate cases accordingly
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with service requirements
Essential Criteria:
Proven experience delivering psychological or behaviour change interventions
Experience working within substance misuse, mental health or a related service
Knowledge and practical experience of motivational interviewing and CBT-informed approaches
Experience assessing emotional and mental health needs and delivering brief interventions
Strong communication, interpersonal and assessment skills
Ability to deliver interventions on both a 1:1 and group basis
Knowledge of safeguarding and appropriate referral pathways
If this role is of interest, please apply with your up-to-date CV!
