Therapist - Addictions Therapist

Priory Group; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory is seeking a qualified therapist to join the Flourish programme at Beacon House. You will deliver individual and group therapy within a supportive team, contributing to personalized care plans for patients with addictions in a residential setting.

The role requires registration with a recognized body (HCPC/BACP/BABCP/UKCP) and experience in recovery-focused care, trauma-informed practice, and risk assessment, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in addiction/substance misuse services with recovery model knowledge.
• Understanding of relapse prevention and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to deliver both individual and group therapy interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with assessment and implementation of patient care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapy sessions.
• Conduct comprehensive and risk assessments for personalised treatment plans.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and relapse prevention groups.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to a safe therapeutic environment.

Skills

Addiction treatment experience

Group therapy delivery

Assessment & risk

Interpersonal communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

HCPC/BACP/BABCP/UKCP registration

Job description

It is home to Flourish - our pioneering therapy-led addiction programme - offering bespoke treatment for a wide range of addictions in a calm, homely environment. Set within a supportive community, Beacon House provides a safe haven away from the stresses of daily life, forming part of our wider network of residential addiction treatment homes across the UK.

Delivered by qualified therapists in a non-medical setting, Flourish offers an alternative to traditional hospital-based treatment. It’s ideal for people who don’t need a medical detox or ongoing medical care but would benefit from structured therapy, community connection, and practical tools to achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.

What you'll be doing

• You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing substance and behavioural addictions, including both one-to-one and group therapy sessions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and risk assessments, developing and reviewing personalised treatment and recovery plans.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and relapse prevention groups to help clients build coping strategies and maintain long-term recovery.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach to treatment and care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused therapeutic environment.

No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key.

The successful candidate will have significant experience working within addiction and substance misuse services, with a strong understanding of recovery models, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.

They will be confident delivering both individual and group therapy interventions and supporting clients with complex needs. Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification and be registered or accredited with a recognised professional body such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), or UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to manage risk, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and maintain a compassionate, person-centred approach to supporting individuals in recovery.

About Priory

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions - including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health - and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Contract & Salary

Full Time/37.5 Hours I Site-based

Accredited Salary £39,140- £45,320

Unaccredited Salary £31,940- £36,050, 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.

Benefits

• 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