Addictions Therapist

Compass Associates; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for training and career progression

Birthday Off

Blue Light Card discounts

BUPA wellness programme

Employee of the Month voucher

Employee appreciation days and awards

Job summary

A leading addiction treatment provider in Luton seeks a dedicated Addictions Therapist to deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions. You will support clients with drug and alcohol dependencies in a residential rehab environment, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate holds a Level 4 counselling qualification and BACP registration. This role offers development opportunities and supportive working conditions, along with various perks, including a company pension and birthday off.

Qualifications

• Experience in counselling or psychotherapy, preferably with addictions.
• Strong background in mental health and trauma work.
• Desirable experience in structured residential clinical settings.
• Strong background in mental health and/or trauma work.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured residential clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, resilient, and recovery-focused approach.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 therapy sessions and group interventions to adults.
• Support clients with drug, alcohol dependency, trauma, and mental health needs.
• Contribute to holistic recovery planning and aftercare support.
• Contribute to holistic recovery planning, including aftercare and discharge support.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, doctors, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to care planning and risk management.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and recovery-focused approach

Ability to work effectively in a structured environment

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum Level 4 counselling qualification

BACP registration or equivalent

Job description

Addictions Therapist – Residential Rehab

Full time, permanent

Luton, Bedfordshire

Overview

Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with one of the UK’s largest providers of residential addiction treatment services, specialising in drug and alcohol rehab, detox, and mental health support. With an extensive portfolio of CQC-regulated treatment centres, they are dedicated to providing people struggling with addiction with safe, structured, and compassionate residential treatment options in the UK.

Together, we are seeking an Addictions Therapist to join a small, specialist residential rehabilitation service in Luton. This unit provides intensive support to clients with primarily alcohol-related addiction presentations within a more homely, private-client focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated therapist to join a close-knit clinical team, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions and supporting clients through the early stages of recovery in a structured residential setting.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based treatment programmes, supporting clients through detox and rehabilitation, and contributing to relapse prevention and aftercare planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured 1:1 therapy sessions and group interventions to adults in residential rehab
• Support clients with drug and alcohol dependency, trauma, and co-occurring mental health needs
• Facilitate evidence-based interventions including CBT, relapse prevention, and motivational approaches
• Contribute to holistic recovery planning, including aftercare and discharge support
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, doctors, and support staff
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to care planning and risk management

Requirements

• Minimum Level 4 counselling qualification
• BACP registration essential (or equivalent body such as NCPS or UKCP considered)
• Experience in counselling or psychotherapy (addictions experience desirable but not essential)
• Strong background in mental health and/or trauma work
• Ability to work effectively in a structured, residential clinical environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, resilient, and recovery-focused approach
• Supportive Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Birthday Off
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Blue Light Card discounts at thousands of retailers
• BUPA wellness programme
• Employee of the Month (£100 voucher)
• Employee appreciation days and awards

If you’re an experienced Addictions Therapist looking for your next challenge in a residential rehab, please contact Harriet Bradbury on 0161 527 9634, or email your CV to [e-mail].

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