Behaviour Change Practitioner

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