Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Issues with alcohol and other substances often develop in response to past and present adversity, which can impact mental health including experiencing depression and anxiety and other mental health issues.

However, people with substance misuse issues often experience difficulties in accessing mental health support, with a perspective that the person must cease substance use prior to accessing therapeutic interventions.

Horizon, uses a Trauma Informed approach, in supporting those who use our services, including service users and staff. The Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, will play an active role in utilising the Trauma Informed principles to enhance recovery and provide a psychologically informed environment.

The Cognitive Behavioural Therapist role is a critical support to the delivery of evidence- based treatment for clients with alcohol issues and to support recovery., Manage a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist caseload.

-Provide consultation to, and communicate as appropriate, with colleagues.

-Provide consultation to, and communicate as appropriate, with colleagues.

-Carry out specialised comprehensive assessments, collecting, interpreting and integrating clinical data from a range of sources, including direct observation, interviews with patients, carers and other professionals involved with the patients care.

-Contribute to risk assessments and management plans as part of the multidisciplinary team, and indicating appropriate action where indicated (including requests for Mental Health assessments)

-Plan, implement and evaluate CBT treatment in conjunction with the appropriate teams.

-To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions based upon CBT approaches to aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

-Provide peer-support to staff, volunteers and / or students as appropriate.

-Evaluate treatment outcomes with clients, selecting appropriately validated psychometric measures and/or other assessment technique, such as GAD7, PCL5, PHQ9.

-Maintain all relevant documentation in line with organisational and CQC requirements, contributing to organisational governance systems and processes.

-Development of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy within the Horizon service.

The Horizon Team is based in Blackpool and have a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience. They are a diverse team creating a culture of wellbeing and togetherness. The team is made up of various roles such as Administrator, Support workers, Recovery Practitioners, Nurses, Care Coordinators, Therapists and Managers Across two service areas, Lighthouse alcohol service, Winston house opiate and non- opiate service.