Specialist Clinical Practitioner - Substance Misuse

Specialist Clinical Practitioner - Substance Misuse

Until March 2026 (with potential extension)

40.77p/h Umbrella

Make a Real Impact on Young Lives

Are you passionate about supporting young people through complex challenges? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking, anti-racist team making a tangible difference in the community?

The London Borough of Hackney are proud recipients of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment & Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG). We're using this funding to recruit a Specialist Clinical Practitioner to join our dynamic Substance Misuse Team, working with young people aged 6?25 who live, work, and learn in Hackney and the City.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team supporting young people and families facing a range of challenges including:

• Emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Abuse and neglect
• Developmental trauma
• Relationship and attachment issues
• Deliberate self-harm
• Substance misuse

You'll deliver highly specialised clinical interventions using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapies, and attachment-focused interventions. Your work will help young people develop healthier coping strategies and reduce repeated treatment episodes.

What We're Looking For:

• We're seeking a compassionate and skilled practitioner who can:
• Provide expert clinical support to children and families
• Work autonomously and collaboratively across services
• Carry a manageable caseload with direct clinical impact
• Commit to anti-racist and inclusive practice
• Communicate effectively with professionals, children, and families
• An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Why Hackney?

Hackney is one of the UK?s most vibrant and progressive boroughs. We?re proud of our diverse communities, creative spirit, and commitment to fairness?whether it?s tackling inequality, supporting neurodiversity, or bridging the poverty divide.

Our greatest asset is our people. Join a team that?s dedicated, resilient, and driven by a shared mission to improve lives.

Apply Now:

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now by contacting Jordan Peat, Talent Partner on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

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