Addictions Therapist

Priory Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in behavioral care seeks an Addictions Therapist to support their Addiction Treatment Programme. This full-time, permanent position offers a dynamic work environment assisting clients with addictions and eating disorders. The successful candidate will benefit from competitive salary, continuous professional development opportunities, and a supportive team in a private mental health setting.

Benefits

Access to CPD

Clear salary progression

Employee assistance program

Priory Benefits Portal access

Funded DBS

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Accredited therapist or due for accreditation within a year.
• Experience in eating disorders and addictions.
• Facilitating group therapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and individual therapy for inpatient and day treatment clients.
• Conduct ward rounds and support groups.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Group therapy

Addiction treatment

Psychoeducation

Relapse prevention

DBT

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Level 4 qualification in Counselling

HCPC/BACP/UKCP Accreditation

Job description

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Life Works Community Ltd, The Grange, High Street, Old Woking, Surrey GU22 8LB

Priory Group Division

£27,810 - £42,000 depending on experience and accreditation

Hours

37.5 may require occasional Saturday working

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

An opportunity has arisen for an Addictions Therapist with experience of delivering group therapy to join our team of therapists supporting our Addiction Treatment Programme in our private mental health setting.

About Life Works:

Located in Woking, Surrey, Life Works is a highly respected private rehabilitation centre with a unique therapeutic environment, leading in addiction and eating disorder treatment. We treat up to 18 low-risk private patients in a Georgian house surrounded by gardens. Easily accessible from the A3, M25, and Woking Train station. As part of the Priory group, staff benefit from various benefits and training, including excellent CPD opportunities.

(Note: Due to sponsorship limits, we are not currently offering sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.)

The Role:

The ideal candidate should be an accredited therapist or due to be accredited within a year (such as HCPC/BACP/UKCP) with experience in eating disorders.

Must have experience working as a therapist with addictions, Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent, and experience facilitating Group therapy. Knowledge of the 12-step Minnesota model of addiction, relapse prevention workshops, and psychoeducational topics is required. Experience with DBT and Motivational Interviewing is desirable.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with low-risk, privately funded clients with eating disorders and addictions. Responsibilities include delivering group and individual therapy for clients in inpatient and day treatment programs, ward rounds, support groups, and outpatient therapy. Life Works offers high-quality therapy and nursing care in a therapeutic, community-inspired environment.

Benefits include:

• Access to CPD
• Clear salary progression and career pathway
• Employee assistance program
• Priory Benefits Portal access
• Funded DBS
• 25 days annual leave, with accrual options

About us:

Priory is a leading UK provider of behavioural care and support services, committed to challenging and fulfilling careers supported by a world-class organization. We are dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of those we support.

We record vaccination status for all colleagues as part of infection control and pre-employment checks, in line with GDPR. Vaccination status will not affect employment offers. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure:

All roles are subject to a successful DBS, Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland check. Priory covers the cost of the DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer.