Therapist (Addiction)

UK Addiction Treatment Centres; Braintree; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider as an Addiction Therapist. You'll deliver essential therapeutic support, contribute to client assessments, and maintain accurate records all while benefiting from a supportive environment with ample career progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday, rising to 33 after 5 years

Birthday Off

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Employee appreciation days and awards

BUPA wellness programme

Employee of the Month (£100 voucher)

Supportive Personal Development Plan

Opportunities for training, development, and career progression

Blue Light Card discounts at thousands of retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience of direct client work and facilitating group therapy.
• Experience developing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic support through group-work sessions and one-to-one interventions.
• Maintain records of client attendance and participation in the group programme.
• Counsel individuals about their substance use.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Flexibility

Education

Level 4 qualification in Counselling or equivalent

Job description

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Sanctuary Lodge £29,000 - £30,000 per year (DOE)

Monday to Friday with one weekend per month (1 weekend in 4 with allocated days off during the week)

Do you have a passion to help people? Come and work for The UK's leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider. As an Addiction Therapist at our centre in Sanctuary Lodge, the benefits are endless.

• You will have endless job satisfaction, and make a difference to people's lives
• You can be a support system for others, and your presence will have a huge impact
• Your experiences as an Addiction Therapist can shape who you are and the decisions you make in life

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If you're looking for a new, exciting role, why not apply to join us? We pride ourselves on having a great team of dedicated addiction specialists, and provide a safe place to heal and feel secure with the best possible care and treatment.

The benefits of being an Addiction Therapist in the team:

• Supportive Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• 28 Days Holiday, rising to 33 Days after 5 years of continuous service
• Birthday Off
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Blue Light Card discounts at thousands of retailers
• BUPA wellness programme
• Employee of the Month (£100 voucher)
• Employee appreciation days and awards

Main duties of the Therapist:

• Contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales.
• Deliver therapeutic support through group-work sessions and one-to-one interventions.
• Contribute to regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers.
• Counsel individuals about their substance use.
• Help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour.
• Maintain records of client attendance and participation in the group programme.
• Explore, implement, and supervise a range of approaches, activities, and exercises designed to promote health and support individuals through detoxification/stabilisation.
• Ensure all administration, case recording, written reports, etc., are maintained accurately.
• Participate in activities and tasks that directly respond to client needs, where required.
• Safeguard clients at all times and follow all safeguarding procedures.
• Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience of direct client work and facilitating group therapy.
• Experience developing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.
• Experience providing direct client services, particularly assessment & group-work.
• Flexible, open approach with proven communication skills in managing sessional staff, volunteers, and clients.
• Experience working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Proven planning and administration skills.
• Willingness to develop treatment programmes to suit client needs.
• Understanding of quality standards, performance monitoring, and statistical data collection for purchasers.
• Knowledge of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients.

The Recruitment Process:

• Initial phone conversation with a talent acquisition specialist for an informal chat and questions about the role.
• If successful, undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. A second-stage interview may be required later at the centre.
• Candidates will be notified of success within 5 working days post-interview.