Addiction Therapist - Transform Lives via Group & 1:1

UK Addiction Treatment Centres; Luton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Birthday Off

Company pension scheme

Disability Confident

Job summary

UK Addiction Treatment Centres is seeking an Addiction Therapist to join Liberty House in Luton. The role supports assessments, delivers group-work and individual therapy, and contributes to reviews with probation/health workers.

A Level 4+ counselling qualification and BACP/NCPS membership are required, with a strong focus on safeguarding and client welfare. The position offers both full-time and part-time hours at a London-areas centre, with an on-site location in Luton.

Qualifications

• Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent.
• Professional membership to BACP/NCPS (visible on public register).
• At least one year direct client work and group therapy experience.
• Experience in developing/delivering therapeutic support programmes.
• Experience delivering direct client services, especially assessment & group-work.
• Flexible approach with strong communication for staff, volunteers and clients.
• Experience partnering with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Good planning/administration skills; ability to develop treatment programmes.
• Understanding of quality standards, performance monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to client assessments within agreed timescales.
• Deliver therapeutic support through group-work and 1:1 sessions.
• Contribute to regular reviews with probation and health workers.
• Counsel individuals about substance use and related behaviours.
• Maintain records of attendance and participation in the group programme.
• Explore, implement and supervise approaches and activities to promote health and aid detoxification/stabilisation.
• Ensure accurate administration, case recording and written reports.
• Participate in activities responding to client needs as required.
• Safeguard clients at all times and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Direct client work

Group therapy

Therapeutic support

Communication skills

Partnership with agencies

Planning & administration

Education

Level 4+ counselling or equivalent

Job description

UK Addiction Treatment Centres is seeking an Addiction Therapist to join Liberty House in Luton. The role supports assessments, delivers group-work and individual therapy, and contributes to reviews with probation/health workers.

A Level 4+ counselling qualification and BACP/NCPS membership are required, with a strong focus on safeguarding and client welfare. The position offers both full-time and part-time hours at a London-areas centre, with an on-site location in Luton.