Senior Therapist - Addiction Services

Priory Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship and development

Leadership development

Job summary

Priory Hospital Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Therapist to join our Addictions Services team. You will support patient recovery, evaluate needs, and deliver tailored treatment plans while upholding dignity, respect and high standards of care.

The role is part-time (30 hours per week across four days) with a salary range of £34,278 to £37,710 per year, depending on experience. Priory Hospital Glasgow provides ongoing training, development opportunities and a supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Essential for the role – Senior Therapist Addiction Services.
• Applicants should be qualified in the relevant therapeutic speciality with additional skills, training, and/or experience relevant to the role.
• Management and/or clinical supervision experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual client's therapeutic needs.
• Leads and facilitates group and/or individual therapy sessions, ensuring activities and interventions meet the needs of the clients and align with therapy plans.

Job description

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Glasgow

Compensation: £34,278 - £37,710 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Glasgow is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Therapist to join our dedicated team within our Addictions Services.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey while contributing to the delivery of high-quality therapeutic care.

The position is offered on a part-time basis, working 30 hours per week across four days, with a competitive salary ranging from £34,278 to £37,710, depending on experience.

Priory Hospital Glasgow, Glasgow is a specialist inpatient treatment centre providing support for mental health conditions and addictions, including depression treatment, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local train stations nearby and easy access from Glasgow city centre, as well as motorway links

What you'll be doing

You will join the team on our addictions services. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual client's therapeutic needs. Leads and facilitates group and/or individual therapy sessions, ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the clients, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients' therapy plan.
• Manages, monitors and reviews an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed timescales.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role – Senior Therapist Addiction Services

Applicants should be qualified in the relevant therapeutic speciality with additional skills, training, and/or experience relevant to the role.

The following experience would be beneficial

Management and/or clinical supervision experience.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.