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!