Addiction Therapist

Castle Craig; West Linton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Craig, a leading residential rehab clinic, seeks passionate and experienced psychotherapists to join their clinical team. Located in the Scottish Borders, successful candidates will support patients in their recovery from addiction through personalized treatment plans and various therapeutic approaches. The clinic offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Company pension contribution

Free lunch and refreshments on-site

Free parking

Free use of the hospital gym

Sick pay

In-service training and CPD opportunities

Discounts in our on-site shop

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering psychotherapy or counselling in a clinical setting.
• Dedicated therapist with strong ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed biopsychosocial assessments to shape treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy in various formats including one-to-one sessions and group work.
• Maintain thorough, confidential records in accordance with professional standards.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Strong sense of ethics

Commitment to ongoing learning

Education

Recognised qualification in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work

Registration with a professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP)

Job description

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Location

Castle Craig, Blyth Bridge, near Edinburgh

Hours

40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, some weekend rota)

Salary

£27,000 – £35,000 per year

Contract Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date

As soon as possible

Make a Real Difference Every Day

At Castle Craig, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. We are looking for passionate and experienced psychotherapists to join our dedicated team and support individuals on their journey to overcoming addiction and rebuilding their lives. You’ll work in a compassionate and clinically robust setting alongside doctors, therapists, and support staff within a service that’s been a leader in residential addiction treatment for over 35 years.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be a core part of our therapeutic team, supporting patients through some of the most significant moments of their recovery journey. From the very beginning of the patient journey, you’ll carry out detailed biopsychosocial assessments to help shape individualised treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs. You’ll deliver therapy across a range of formats, including one-to-one sessions, group work, and family therapy, in a setting where compassion, safety, and trust are central to the healing process for patients and families.

Your week may also include supporting our continuing care teletherapy programme, as well as taking part in our weekend therapy rota. You’ll keep thorough, confidential records in accordance with professional standards and will work closely with referrers to coordinate seamless care across every stage of a patient’s treatment, including follow-ups with referral sources.

At Castle Craig, we believe in continual learning and professional development. You’ll be encouraged to keep up to date with emerging research and best practices in psychotherapy, and you’ll have regular opportunities to reflect on your work through supervision and clinical training.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a dedicated therapist with a recognised qualification in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or a related field, and registration or accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, COSCA, BABCP, AP). You’ll also bring:

• Significant experience delivering psychotherapy or counselling in a clinical setting
• The ability to build rapport with people from all walks of life
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on active listening
• A strong sense of ethics and understanding of mental health legislation
• A team mindset with the ability to also work independently
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
  

For Level 3 Therapists

• Registered with an accrediting body (AP, COSCA, BACP, BABCP)
• Working towards full accreditation
• Able to carry a full caseload after a supported induction
• Supervision and training provided toward full accreditation
  

For Level 4 Specialist Therapists

• Fully accredited (AP, BACP, BABCP, COSCA, UKCP, HCPC, or equivalent)
• Developing specialist competencies in areas such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, gambling, sex addiction, eating disorders, psychosocial admissions assessment, etc.
  

Here’s What We Offer

We know that looking after our staff helps us deliver the best care for our patients. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive, highly experienced multi-disciplinary team
• Company pension contribution
• Free lunch and refreshments on-site
• Free parking
• Free use of the hospital gym
• Sick pay
• In-service training and CPD opportunities
• Discounts in our on-site shop
  

Schedule

You will work 8-hour shifts on the day shift, typically Monday to Friday, but with weekend availability as necessary.

A Unique Place to Work

Castle Craig Hospital is a long-established, leading residential rehab clinic based in the beautiful Scottish Borders—just 45 minutes from Edinburgh and 50 minutes from Glasgow. Since 1988, we have helped thousands of people recover from alcohol, drug, and mental health challenges using our abstinence-based, 12 Step-informed model.

With capacity for up to 82 residential patients and many more through teletherapy, our work extends across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Castle Craig is part of Castle Health Group, which includes a growing network of clinics and aftercare services.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to:[e-mail] alternatively, please fill out ouronline application form.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you are committed to helping people find lasting recovery and want to be part of a professional and compassionate team, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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