Addictions Therapist

Priory; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in London seeks a skilled Addictions Therapist to provide personalized care and support for patients recovering from addiction. The successful candidate will have experience in abstinence-based treatment and a Level 5 Diploma in counseling. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and various benefits including enhanced maternity pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in field with abstinence-based treatment.
• Familiarity with the 12-step informed approach.
• Applications considered for those working towards BACP accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate specialist psycho-educational and relapse prevention therapy groups.
• Deliver individual therapy sessions to help patients achieve treatment goals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred treatment plans.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Level 5 Diploma in counselling

Relevant professional qualification in addictions

Full BACP accreditation

Job description

Bromley , Hayes, Bromley , Greater London , England
BR2

Addictions Therapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Hayes Grove

Compensation: £39,140 - £45,320 / year

Overview

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is looking to recruit an Addictions Therapist to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove offers world-class residential treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, drug, and alcohol addiction. We also provide outpatient services for young people, alongside private CAMHS assessments and autism assessments for adults.

What you'll be doing

• Be part of a compassionate team committed to patients' wellbeing, using a personalised approach and proven therapies to support recovery and wellbeing.
• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertake routine tasks to facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment.
• Facilitate specialist psycho-educational and relapse prevention therapy groups tailored to support patients' recovery journeys within the addictions service.
• Deliver individual therapy sessions, providing personalised care to help patients achieve their treatment goals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop detailed, person-centred treatment plans to guide patient care and recovery.
• Collaborate within a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values a friendly and inclusive working environment.
• Participate in regular supervision, staff support groups, and annual appraisals to foster ongoing professional development and wellbeing.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and maintain a flexible, adaptable approach to meet evolving patient and service needs.

What you'll bring to the role

We are seeking candidates with resilience and empathy. You will have experience in the field and be familiar with abstinence-based treatment, especially the 12-step informed approach. You should hold at least a Level 5 Diploma in counselling and/or a relevant professional qualification in addictions, along with full BACP accreditation.

Applications from those working towards BACP accreditation within the next six to 12 months can be considered, with a revised full-time equivalent salary banding of £27,810-£36,050 (depending on experience) until full accreditation is achieved.

For more information about the role, you can email Apply.

What we will give you in return

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.