Addiction Therapist

Shire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm in South Lanarkshire is seeking an experienced Addiction Therapist to join a multidiscipline team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in addiction services and necessary registration. The role includes conducting assessments and facilitating therapy sessions, with opportunities for skill development in CBT and other therapies. Full-time, with a permanent contract and potential for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within addiction services is required.
• Registration with an accrediting body such as AP NCAC, UKCP, HCPC, COSCA, BACP, or BABCP.

Responsibilities

• Join an MDT within a specialist rehabilitation service.
• Conduct biopsychosocial admissions assessments.
• Facilitate 121, group, and family therapy.

Skills

Experience in addiction services

Facilitation of therapy sessions

Knowledge of CBT, DBT, EMDR

Education

Registration with an accrediting body

Working towards accreditation

Job description

Addiction Therapist

Location: South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Role Snapshot

• Join an MDT within a specialist rehabilitation service 1 hour of Edinburgh and Glasgow.
• Biopsychosocial admissions assessments.
• Facilitate 121, group and family therapy.
• Opportunity to develop in CBT, DBT, EMDR, eating disorders and gambling addiction.

Contract & Hours

Contract type: Permanent. Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday, with occasional weekends on a rotational basis.

Experience required

Psychotherapists applying will have previous experience working within addiction services and registration with an accrediting body such as AP NCAC, UKCP, HCPC, COSCA, BACP, BABCP. Working towards accreditation is required.

Why Shire Healthcare?

We are a specialist recruiter across the nation, offering bespoke service and representation of your skills and experience. You will work with experienced recruitment consultant Lena Antoniou, and you will receive a referral bonus if applicable.

Interested? Apply today.

Reference ID: 3469981

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider.