Addiction Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist mental health hospital in Bromley seeks an Addictions Therapist to join their expert team. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive therapy, facilitate group sessions, and provide support to individuals battling addiction within a peaceful, structured environment. Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression are available.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Free on-site parking

Funded DBS check

CPD access and career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme and wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Addictions Therapist with BACP Accreditation or working towards it.
• Experience in addiction, recovery, or dual-diagnosis settings.
• Understanding of abstinence-based recovery models.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions focused on recovery.
• Provide one-to-one support and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Group facilitation

Therapeutic interventions

Compassion

Resilience

Team-oriented

Education

BACP Accredited

Level 5 Diploma in Counselling

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.