Associate Registrar, Comorbid Mental health and Substance use

Overview of the role

People who experience co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (CoSUM) commonly have high rates of unmet need and significantly adverse health outcomes. They are a key patient population for mental health and substance use services, yet most clinicians are not well enough skilled to make an appropriate assessment and treatment plan, and health systems lack sophisticated mechanisms to provide the support they need. 

This key role will work collaboratively across the College to use its influence to improve the management of comorbid substance use and mental illness. It will provide specialist and expert advice on the subject area, and lead work in supporting, developing and evaluating the implementation of the College Report on CoSUM and substance use credentialling. 

Further information about the role and key responsibilities can be found in the full job description below. 

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this post, please submit a CV and a covering letter demonstrating experience (one A4 side) to george.roycroft@rcpsych.ac.uk. 

If you wish to talk about the role with the Registrar, please contact Rosalind Steele (PA to the Registrar) on rosalind.steele@rcpsych.ac.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time. 

Closing date: 6 October 2025 (11.59pm)  

Interview date: 16 October 2025 (provisional)