Addictions Therapist: Entry - Lead Vacancies Available

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of mental health and addiction recovery services is seeking Addictions Therapists for a new residential program in Watford. Candidates should possess relevant accreditations and have experience in addiction therapy, with roles ranging from entry to senior levels. Attractive benefits include 33 annual leave days and clear career progression pathways in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Additional birthday leave

Access to wellbeing platform

Free parking & fully funded DBS

Clear CPD and progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction, recovery or mental health therapy is required.
• Strong group therapy facilitation skills are essential.
• Proactive and aligned with client-led approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based 1:1 and group therapy.
• Support or lead harm-reduction recovery models.
• Supervise junior therapists if in a senior role.

Skills

Compassionate

Team-oriented

Strong group therapy facilitation skills

Trauma-informed approach

Education

BACP, BABCP or HCPC Accreditation

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Addictions Therapist: Entry - Lead Vacancies Available, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Compass Associates

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Addictions Therapist: Entry - Lead Vacancies Available – Brand-New Residential Recovery Service

Salary: £27,000 – £53,000 per annum (Dependent on role, experience & accreditation)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week - on-site)

Contract Type: Permanent

Qualifications: BACP, BABCP or HCPC Accredited (or working towards for junior roles)

Summary:

Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with a leading provider of mental health and addiction recovery services as they launch a flagship, therapy-led residential programme in North West London.

This unique and ground-breaking service supports individuals who do not require medical detox but would benefit from immersive, structured, and trauma-informed care. With programmes spanning 14, 28, or 42 days, the service provides support for both substance and behavioural addictions and is built on harm-reduction, non-12-step, person-centred principles.

We are now recruiting across three key therapy roles, offering opportunities for professionals at varying levels of experience - from newly accredited therapists to seasoned clinical leaders.

Your Role at a Glance:

Whether you are starting your therapy career or stepping into service leadership, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a new model of recovery from the ground up.

• Addictions Therapist & Integrative Therapist & CBT Therapist: Deliver 1:1 and group therapy, support care planning, and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Senior Addictions Therapist: Hold a clinical caseload, supervise junior staff, and lead on complex therapeutic interventions
• Therapy Lead: Shape therapeutic delivery, lead the therapy team, and contribute to operational and clinical development

All roles are based within a highly supportive MDT environment that places ethical, trauma-informed and collaborative care at the forefront of recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on your level of appointment, responsibilities may include:

• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based 1:1 and group therapy
• Supporting or leading on harm-reduction and non-12-step recovery models
• Providing supervision to junior therapists (for senior roles)
• Collaborating in clinical case reviews and MDT planning
• Taking ownership of service development projects or clinical areas
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and governance standards
• Promoting a trauma-informed, client-led ethos of care

What We’re Looking For:

• BACP, BABCP or HCPC accreditation (or working towards for entry-level roles)
• Experience in addiction, recovery or mental health therapy
• Strong group therapy facilitation skills
• Alignment with trauma-informed, non-judgmental, person-centred approaches
• Proactive, compassionate and team-oriented mindset

Additional for Senior/Lead Roles:

• Previous experience supervising or mentoring therapists
• Strong service development insight and leadership skills
• Confidence managing complex caseloads

Why Join?

• Be part of a flagship, values-driven residential programme redefining addiction care in the UK
• Deliver care your way – therapeutic, ethical, and person-centred
• Clear CPD and progression pathways, with structured support
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Additional birthday leave
• Access to wellbeing platform
• Free parking & fully funded DBS
• Transparent salary structure with growth potential

Nearby Locations:

Based in North London, this service is commutable from: Barnet, Watford, Harrow, Potters Bar, Enfield, Hatfield, Mill Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Edgware, St Albans, Borehamwood

For more information or to apply, please contact Georgia Arnold at Compass Associates: [emailprotected]

Recommendations:

Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.