Addictions Therapist

Priory Group; Grafton Regis; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership programs

Long service awards

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Tudor House, located in rural Northamptonshire, is recruiting an Addictions Therapist to join a new residential service. This site-based role offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) with an accreditation pathway and salary bands based on status.

Start dates from late November 2026, with opening planned for January 2027. You will join Flourish, Priory’s therapy-led addiction programme, delivering assessments and interventions for substance misuse within a supported community.

Qualifications

• A relevant therapeutic qualification and current registration with a recognised professional body.
• Accreditation or willingness to work towards this during the first year.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for substance misuse and addictive behaviours.
• Confidence facilitating individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Strong assessment, risk management, care planning and clinical record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for people experiencing substance misuse and addictive behaviours.
• Facilitate individual therapy, group sessions and psychoeducational workshops, supporting clients to build resilience, manage triggers and sustain recovery.
• Develop person-centred treatment plans and contribute to case reviews, risk assessments and care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and therapeutic relationships that meet professional, ethical and regulatory standards.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Assessment skills

Communication

Collaboration

Care planning

Education

Therapeutic qualification

Job description

Addictions Therapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Tudor House

Compensation: £31,940 - £45,320 / year

Description

Priory Tudor House
Full Time/37.5 Hours | Site-based
Accredited or equivalent salary: £39,140–£45,320
Working towards accreditation salary: £31,940–£36,050

Join our founding team and help shape a new therapy-led addiction recovery service.

We are recruiting Addictions Therapists for Tudor House, our latest residential service in Grafton Regis located in rural Northamptonshire, close to Milton Keynes and Northampton.
Home to Flourish, Priory’s therapy-led addiction programme, offering personalised treatment in a calm, homely setting. Opening is planned for January 2027, with role start dates from late November 2026 onwards.
We welcome therapists registered with a recognised professional body, including BACP, UKCP, NCPS, HCPC or equivalent. We will support your development during your first year through an individually agreed plan, which may include study days and guidance from your line manager and colleagues across Priory.
You will join the higher salary band if you already hold the required accreditation or equivalent status, or progress to it once this is achieved and verified.

What you'll be doing

As part of our founding team, you will help shape the therapeutic programme and create a supportive community for our first clients.

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for people experiencing substance misuse and addictive behaviours.
• Facilitate individual therapy, group sessions and psychoeducational workshops, supporting clients to build resilience, manage triggers and sustain recovery.
• Develop person-centred treatment plans and contribute to case reviews, risk assessments and care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and therapeutic relationships that meet professional, ethical and regulatory standards.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the Role

• A relevant therapeutic qualification and current registration with a recognised professional body, such as BACP, UKCP, NCPS, HCPC or equivalent.
• Accreditation or an appropriate equivalent professional status, or willingness to work towards this during your first year
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for people with substance misuse and addictive behaviours.
• Confidence facilitating individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Strong assessment, risk management, care planning and clinical record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.

The Following Experience Would Be Beneficial

• Experience in residential addiction treatment or rehabilitation.
• Delivery of psychoeducational groups, relapse prevention and recovery-focused interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and regulatory standards.
• Additional training in addiction therapies, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing or other evidence-based approaches.

For more information about the role or to discuss your registration and development pathway, please contact [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) 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.