Addiction Counsellor

Nightingale Hospital London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Nightingale Hospital London is looking for a dedicated Addiction Counsellor to join the Mews House residential team. This position involves delivering high-quality, client-centred care for individuals facing substance misuse challenges. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments, planning treatments, and contributing to service improvement.

The ideal candidate should have a background in addiction treatment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to supporting clients on their recovery journeys. The role is part-time, requiring four days a week at our designated location.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in residential or structured treatment settings.
• Strong understanding of addiction and psychological conditions.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, client-centred care for individuals with substance misuse.
• Assess, plan, and evaluate care ensuring adherence to treatment approaches.
• Contribute to service development and clinical governance.

Skills

Addiction treatment experience

Group therapy facilitation

Individual counselling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Education

Relevant qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or addiction treatment

Tools

Clinical documentation software

Job description

Job: Addiction Counsellor – Mews House residential team

Place of work: 11 Kendrick Mews, SW7 3HG

Hours of work: Part time – 4 days per week

Compensation: Competitive

About the Role

Are you an experienced Addiction Counsellor with a passion for innovative, evidence-based treatments for individuals with addiction and related conditions? Mews House has an exciting opportunity for an Addiction Counsellor to join our residential treatment service.

The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, client-centred care for individuals with substance misuse and addictive behaviours. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, ensuring safe clinical practice, adherence to treatment approaches and a compassionate therapeutic experience. You will also contribute to service development and clinical governance.

Who We’re Looking For

• You will be an experienced Addiction Counsellor with a strong background in addiction treatment services
• You will have significant experience within residential, secondary or structured treatment settings
• You will have a strong understanding of addiction, relapse prevention and related psychological conditions
• You will be confident in delivering group therapy, individual therapy and psychoeducational workshops
• You will be confident in delivering care that requires close therapeutic engagement and risk awareness
• You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including external stakeholders
• You will actively participate in care planning discussions and ensure care plans are reviewed, updated and actioned
• You will provide effective liaison with families and deliver conjoint sessions where required
• Above all, you will be compassionate, resilient and dedicated to supporting clients through recovery pathways

Requirements

The following skills and qualifications are essential:

• Relevant qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or addiction treatment
• Strong knowledge of addiction models and recovery frameworks
• Evidence of significant post-qualification clinical experience
• Experience facilitating group therapy and delivering individual counselling
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal and risk management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Up-to-date knowledge of current practice and addiction-related issues
• Awareness of clinical governance and safe practice standards
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Computer literacy and accurate clinical documentation
• Ability to participate in an on-call rota

Strongly desirable qualities include

• Experience working within a residential or secondary treatment service
• Experience delivering family work, including conjoint sessions
• Evidence of involvement in service development, audit or clinical governance
• A strong interest in ongoing professional development and/or private practice