Addictions Therapist

Priory Healthcare; Towcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check cost covered

Job summary

Flourish at Priory Healthcare invites therapists to join a founding team focused on delivering structured therapy for people with substance misuse and addictive behaviours. You will contribute to developing the therapeutic programme, support first clients, and help shape a supportive community within Priory.

You will facilitate individual and group therapies, craft personalised treatment plans, and ensure care planning and risk assessments are up to date while maintaining compliant clinical

Qualifications

• Registered therapist with a recognised body (BACP/UKCP/HCPC).
• Experience delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions for substance misuse.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and meet regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for people experiencing substance misuse and addictive behaviours.
• Facilitate individual therapy, group sessions and psychoeducational workshops.
• 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

Group therapy

Care planning

Record-keeping

Registration with professional body

Education

Registered with BACP/UKCP/HCPC

Job description

Flourish combines structured therapy, community connection and practical recovery skills for people who do not require medical detox or ongoing medical care. 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., 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.
  Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.