1.1. To support the development and implementation of treatment within the field of dual diagnosis (mental health and substance use/misuse) for service users identified as potentially having a dual diagnosis within NLFS. 1.2. To carry out substance misuse assessments, as appropriate 1.3. To provide one to one sessions with service users, ensuring that care and recovery planning in relation to Substance misuse is conducted on an individual basis according to the specific needs of the service user. 1.4. To communicate highly sensitive information requiring the development of persuasive or re-assurance skills to service users and colleagues. 1.5. To establish, sustain and disengage from therapeutic relationships with individuals. 1.6. To interact and co-operate with service users, relatives, and other professionals within NLFS and any community services as appropriate. 1.7. To have professional responsibility for promoting equality, diversity, and rights. 1.8. To work closely with ward-based nursing teams and multidisciplinary teams to support the implementation of substance misuse care plans This job description is written as an indication of the nature and scope of duties and responsibilities. Additional competencies may be required to fulfil the needs of specific areas and client groups. It is not intended as a fully descriptive list and does not include specific skills or therapeutic interventions that may be required of the specialist service area. The job- holder will be expected to carry out other duties assigned by the team, which are appropriate to the grade and the training program. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of the progress of the programme. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the jobholder.