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Dr Ben Houghton

Head of Research and Online Activities at BUILD ON BELIEF
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Dr Ben Houghton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in research, online program management, and substance use disorder treatment, holding a Doctor of Philosophy degree from St George's, University of London, and a Master's in Addiction Studies from King's College London.
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Reading, England, United Kingdom, GB
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Dr. Ben Houghton is a seasoned expert in addiction research and treatment, with a strong academic background in psychology and philosophy. As a Research Assistant at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, he contributed to the SPADe study on structured preparation for alcohol detoxification. Dr. Houghton's experience as an Engagement and Recovery Worker at Inclusion (Reading IRiS Project) has equipped him with skills in caseload management, group facilitation, and psychosocial interventions. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from St George's, University of London, and a Master's degree in Addiction from King's College London.

Experience

  • BUILD ON BELIEF
    • United Kingdom
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Research and Online Activities
      • Apr 2024 - Present

    • Online Program Manager
      • Nov 2020 - May 2024

  • Swanswell
    • Newbury
    • Recovery Worker
      • Sep 2017 - Nov 2020
      • Newbury

      Caseload managementSupervising Social Work StudentsGroup Content Creation and FacilitationDelivering Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Node Link ManagementEnsuring appropriate recovery planning, risk management and safeguarding

  • Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
    • Hounslow
    • Research Assistant
      • May 2017 - Jan 2020
      • Hounslow

      Research Assistant for the SPADe (Structured Preparation for Alcohol Detoxification) studyChief Investigator: Dr Christos KouimtsidisOther projects supported:- Group mindfulness -based therapy for distressing persecutory delusions: A pilot study for a randomised controlled trial.

  • Inclusion (Reading IRiS Project)
    • Reading, United Kingdom
    • Engagement and Recovery Worker
      • Oct 2014 - May 2017
      • Reading, United Kingdom

      Core Duties- prescription management of OST or Lofexadine advisory in accordance with NICE guidelines- psychosocial intervention via Motivational Interviewing and CBT utilizing BTEI and ITEP mapping techniques- Naloxone distribution- Individual case load management of up to 86 individuals- Accurate clinical note up keep (SOAP note format) as well as all other associated administration tasks- Excellent IT skills (Including MS Office and basic SPSS)- Group facilitation- Comprehensive Assessment, Risk Assessment, Risk Management and Recovery Planning- Open Access facilitation- Lead role for Inpatient Mental Health and Safeguarding (Childrens and Adults)- Providing supervision and mentoring for student social workersWorkplace Projects"Caseload Segmentation and Community Substance Use Disorder Treatment Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study"​ Due May 2017 (Internal and Commissioners only)Fishbowl Reward Contingency Management Scheme April 2016Medically Focused Recovery-Lifestyle Focused Recovery Caseload Segmentation April 2016ADAPT Tool Caseload Segmentation January- May 2015Drug-Drug Interaction Report April 2015Good Practice Report February 2015Service User Engagement Audit November 2015Multi Agency Engagement Report June 2013

  • KCA
    • Community Drug Worker
      • Jan 2012 - Oct 2014

      I provide pharmacological intervention via prescription management and a range of psychosocial interventions to facilitate sustained recovery from substance use.

    • Volunteer
      • Mar 2011 - Jan 2012

Education

  • 2018 - 2023
    St George's, University of London (for students and alumni)
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, The Role of Oxytocin in Opioid Use Disorder
  • 2013 - 2015
    King's College London
    International Program in Addiction Studies (MSc), Addiction
  • 2008 - 2011
    The Open University
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy & Psychology
  • Meadway

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