Addiction Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un thérapeute en dépendance dans un hôpital de santé mentale spécialisé à Bromley. Vous serez chargé de fournir un programme de traitement axé sur la récupération à long terme, en collaborant avec une équipe multidisciplinaire pour soutenir les patients confrontés à des problèmes de santé mentale et d'addiction. Des avantages compétitifs, y compris des congés annuels et des opportunités de progression de carrière, sont offerts.

Benefits

33 jours de congé annuel (y compris les jours fériés)

Parking gratuit sur place

Vérification DBS financée

Accès à la formation continue et opportunités de progression

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Qualifications

• Accrédité par la BACP ou en cours d'accréditation.
• Expérience dans les setting des addictions et de la réhabilitation.
• Compréhension des modèles de récupération basés sur l'abstinence et du 12-Step.

Responsibilities

• Faciliter des séances thérapeutiques en groupe et en individuel.
• Développer des plans de soins individualisés.
• Fournir un soutien à la planification après les soins et la prévention des rechutes.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Group Facilitation

Therapeutic Interventions

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent relevant qualification

Job description

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Job Title: Addictions Therapist – Specialist Mental Health Hospital

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (30 hours per week)

Location: Bromley – On-site

Contract Type: Permanent

Qualifications: BACP Accredited (or due to be accredited within 12 months)

Summary:

Compass Associates are proud to partner with a well-established specialist mental health hospital in Bromley to recruit an Addictions Therapist for their high-performing, multi-disciplinary team.

Set in tranquil, landscaped grounds, the hospital delivers outstanding inpatient and outpatient care to individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and addiction issues. The service adopts an abstinence-based model and incorporates the 12-Step Programme, offering structured recovery in a calm, therapeutic environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced therapist with a passion for group work and recovery-focused care to make a meaningful impact.

Your Role at a Glance:

As an Addictions Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a robust treatment programme focused on long-term recovery. This includes facilitating therapy groups, conducting one-to-one sessions, and supporting individuals throughout the stages of treatment and aftercare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention, and recovery-focused group therapy sessions
• Deliver tailored 1:1 support, including assessments and ongoing therapeutic interventions
• Develop and implement individualised care and treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and support staff
• Provide aftercare planning and relapse prevention support
• Promote abstinence and engagement with the 12-Step framework

What We’re Looking For:

• BACP Accredited (or working towards, with accreditation expected within 6–12 months)
• Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent relevant qualification
• Experience in addictions, recovery, or dual-diagnosis settings
• Strong understanding of abstinence-based and 12-Step recovery models
• Skilled in both group facilitation and one-to-one therapy
• Compassionate, resilient, and team-oriented approach

Why Join?

• Be part of an established and respected mental health hospital
• Deliver therapy in a peaceful, structured, and supportive setting
• Competitive salary based on accreditation
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Funded DBS check
• Access to CPD and clear career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing platform

Commutable From:

Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful recommendations following the completion of probation.