Addiction Therapist

Jupiter Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in North London is seeking a committed Addiction Therapist to join their mental health team. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 5 Diploma in counselling and have experience in delivering addiction treatments. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 and generous benefits including on-site parking, enhanced maternity pay, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Level 5 Diploma in counselling.
• Full BABCP accreditation is required.
• Experience in delivering group therapy and supporting recovery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological treatments for addictions.
• Develop collaborative, person-centered treatment plans.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships to support recovery.

Skills

Experience delivering addiction treatment to adults

Knowledge of the 12 Step Recovery model

Group facilitation skills

Compassionate approach

Education

Level 5 Diploma in counselling or relevant qualification in addictions

Job description

Overview

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Addiction Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Southgate, North London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers. This is one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of a wide range of mental health difficulties including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

To be considered for this position you must hold at least a Level 5 Diploma in counselling or a relevant professional qualification in addictions, along with full BABCP accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological treatments for substance and behavioural addictions through both group and one-to-one sessions, following NICE guidelines
• Develop collaborative, person-centred formulations and treatment plans tailored to individual needs, involving families where appropriate
• Build strong therapeutic relationships to support patient engagement and recovery
• Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team, including psychiatrists, nurses, and therapists, to provide holistic care
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and demonstrate clear, professional communication skills

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience delivering addiction treatment to adults with substance and behavioural addictions
• Knowledge of the 12 Step Recovery model and a proven ability to deliver group therapy with empathy, integrity, and strong organisational skills
• Skilled in both group facilitation and one-to-one therapy
• Compassionate, resilient, and team-oriented approach

Salary and benefits

The successful Addiction Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £34,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus

Application

To apply for this role, please send your CV.