Addiction Therapist Lead

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a committed Addiction Therapist for an exceptional mental health hospital in the Southgate area of North London. The role delivers evidence-based treatments for substance and behavioural addictions, following NICE guidelines, and requires a Level 5 Diploma in counselling or relevant addictions qualification with BABCP accreditation.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, develop individualized treatment plans, build therapeutic relationships, and maintain

Qualifications

• Must hold at least Level 5 Diploma in counselling or relevant addictions qualification with BABCP accreditation.
• Experience delivering addiction treatment to adults (substance and behavioural addictions).
• Knowledge of the 12 Step Recovery model and ability to deliver group therapy with empathy and strong organisational skills.
• Skilled in both group facilitation and one-to-one therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological treatments for substance and behavioural addictions following NICE guidelines.
• Develop collaborative, person-centred formulations and treatment plans tailored to individual needs, involving families where appropriate.
• Build therapeutic relationships to support patient engagement and recovery.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and professional communication.

Skills

Group therapy

One-to-one therapy

NICE guidelines

Formulations

Therapeutic relationships

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Level 5 Diploma in counselling

BABCP accreditation

Addictions qualification

Job description

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**

As the Addiction Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• 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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• 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

The successful Addiction Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £41,200 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:

• Enhanced maternity pay
• 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
• Refer a friend bonus

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