Addiction Therapist: Lead Group & 1:1 Recovery Support

UK Addiction Treatment Centres; Banbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Off

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Blue Light Card discounts

BUPA wellness programme

Employee of the Month (£100 voucher)

Employee appreciation days and awards

Job summary

UK Addiction Treatment Centres is seeking an Addiction Therapist for our Banbury Lodge centre in Oxfordshire. The role involves delivering group-work sessions and one-to-one interventions to support clients with substance use issues.

The position requires a Level 4+ counselling qualification, BACP/NCPS membership, and at least one year of direct client work, with a flexible approach to therapy and safeguarding responsibilities. 40 hours/week, with one weekend per month.

Qualifications

• Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent.
• Professional membership to the BACP/NCPS.
• Minimum of one year experience of direct client work and facilitating group therapy.
• Experience of developing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.
• Experience of providing direct client services particularly assessment & group-work.

Responsibilities

• To contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales.
• To deliver therapeutic support through group-work sessions and one-to-one interventions.
• To contribute to regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers.
• To counsel individuals about their substance use.
• To help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour.
• To maintain records of the client attendance and participation in the group programme.
• To explore, implement and supervise a range of approaches, activities and exercises, which are designed to promote health and support individuals through detoxification/stabilisation.
• Ensure that all administration, case recording, written reports etc. are maintained accurately.
• Where required, participate in activities and tasks which directly respond to client needs.
• To safeguard Clients at all times, and follow all Safeguarding procedures.

Education

Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent

Job description

UK Addiction Treatment Centres is seeking an Addiction Therapist for our Banbury Lodge centre in Oxfordshire. The role involves delivering group-work sessions and one-to-one interventions to support clients with substance use issues.

The position requires a Level 4+ counselling qualification, BACP/NCPS membership, and at least one year of direct client work, with a flexible approach to therapy and safeguarding responsibilities. 40 hours/week, with one weekend per month.