Leeds and York Partnership NHS Trust has a national and international reputation in Addiction and Co-Occurring Mental Health Alcohol and Drugs (COMHAD) treatment. The COMHAD team, as part of LYPFT, works alongside other partners that make up Forward Leeds.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Specialist COMHAD Practitioner to join the multi-disciplinary team at our Armley Park Course base. The team consists of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Consultant Psychologist, Mental Health Nurses, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Social Worker, Specialist Health Visitor and a Specialist Midwife.
The job role includes providing specialist addiction treatment, including psychosocial and pharmacological interventions, harm reduction, & risk management to service users with co-existing mental health and/or pregnancy needs. The LYPFT team is trauma-informed and offers a formulation-driven, psychological model. This role will allow you the opportunity to increase your knowledge in the field of addiction, which will enhance your skill set in mental health.
