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 ..... full job details .....