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Job summary

A leading specialist mental health hospital in Bromley is seeking an Addictions Therapist to join their multi-disciplinary team. This role involves facilitating therapy groups and providing compassionate, individualized treatment for individuals experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. Ideal candidates will have a BACP Accreditation and demonstrate a strong understanding of recovery-based models.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on accreditation
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Free on-site parking
Funded DBS check
Access to CPD and career progression opportunities
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing platform

Qualifications

  • BACP Accredited or working towards in the next 6-12 months.
  • Experience in addictions, recovery, or dual-diagnosis settings.
  • Strong understanding of abstinence-based and 12-Step recovery models.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate psychoeducational and recovery-focused group therapy sessions.
  • Deliver tailored 1:1 support with ongoing therapeutic interventions.
  • Develop and implement individualized care and treatment plans.

Skills

Group facilitation
1:1 therapy
Compassion
Resilience
Teamwork

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Counselling
BACP Accreditation or working towards

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.

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