Job Description

Clinical Conduct comprehensive psychological and addiction-focused assessments with patients and participate in regular MDT meetings to review patient progress. Assess risk and develop management plans specifically addressing the psychological components of addiction care and treatment. Review patient history and develop individualized care plans, acting as a key worker for your caseload and for participants in the addiction programme and day groups. Manage a caseload including 1:1 therapy, group sessions, key-working, and other clinical responsibilities as required.



Develop, deliver, and monitor the addiction treatment programme in collaboration with the MDT. Maintain and enhance cultural competency, ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion are considered in all aspects of practice. Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic interventions for addiction, in line with best practice and evidence-based approaches. Professional Maintain registration with your accreditation body (e.g.



HCPC, BABCP) and act at all times within the regulations and recommendations of this professional body. Participate in appraisal and management supervision Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) Remain up to date with current knowledge and practice. Operate within boundaries of own professional competence and maintain professional boundaries. Education/staff development Assist in the planning and organisation of educational programmes for Schoen Clinic Chelsea staff.



Provide education on psychological interventions within addiction and substance use disorders. Complete and keep up to date all mandatory training as deemed appropriate by Schoen Clinic. Contribute to the Schoen Academy and the training of others outside of Schoen. Organisational Actively support values of equality, diversity and inclusion within the staff team.



Read and comply with all relevant Schoen Clinic and statutory policies and procedures. Report any untoward incidents in line with Schoen Clinic policy and procedures. Report any safeguarding concerns in line with Schoen Clinic policy and procedures. Contribute to Schoen Clinics Clinical Governance arrangements, health and safety standards and quality agenda.



Work with the Therapy Services Manager and Clinic Director, and therapy staff to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary change. Communication Keep adequate and timely patient records which comply with Schoen Clinic and national guidelines. Maintain an up-to-date calendar of planned groups and appointments and manage your own caseload. Ensure good communication with patients and families and remember our Duty of Candour.



Liaise with other services, and agencies as necessary and in a timely manner. Our patients expect us to be responsive and communicate clearly and effectively. Ensure good practice in terms of updating and informing all members of the MDT and appropriate others about current care plans and the psychological progress of the patients.