Addictions Therapist Lead

Jupiter Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,080 - 45,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits: gym membership, IT,

Healthcare Cash Plan

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Addiction Therapist for a mental health hospital in North London. The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in counselling or an addictions qualification and BABCP accreditation.

You will deliver evidence-based treatments for addictions and work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery. The position is permanent and full-time at 37.5 hours per week, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including pension, flexible options,

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 5 Diploma in counselling or relevant professional qualification in addictions and BABCP accreditation.
• Experience delivering addiction treatment to adults with substance and behavioural addictions.
• Knowledge of the 12 Step Recovery model and delivery of group therapy.
• Strong collaborative and team-working abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological treatments for substance and behavioural addictions (group and 1:1).
• Develop collaborative, person-centred formulations and treatment plans.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships to support engagement and recovery.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and professional communication.

Education

Level 5 Diploma in counselling or relevant professional qualification in addictions

Tools

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Addiction Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Southgate, North London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This is one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of a wide range of mental health difficulties including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

To be considered for this position you must hold at least a Level 5 Diploma in counselling or a relevant professional qualification in addictions, along with full BABCP accreditation. As the Addiction Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Deliver evidence-based psychological treatments for substance and behavioural addictions through both group and one-to-one sessions, following NICE guidelines.
• Develop collaborative, person-centred formulations and treatment plans tailored to individual needs, involving families where appropriate.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships to support patient engagement and recovery.
• Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team, including psychiatrists, nurses, and therapists, to provide holistic care.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and demonstrate clear, professional communication skills.

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience delivering addiction treatment to adults with substance and behavioural addictions.
• Knowledge of the 12 Step Recovery model and a proven ability to deliver group therapy with empathy, integrity, and strong organisational skills.
• Skilled in both group facilitation and one-to-one therapy.
• Compassionate, resilient, and team-oriented approach.

The successful Addiction Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £41,200 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free on-site parking.
• Birthday Holiday.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership & management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonus.