Therapist - Addictions Therapist

The Priory Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym, IT, &

Private healthcare

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

The Priory Group is recruiting Addictions Therapists for Tudor House in Grafton Regis, a new residential service. The role requires addictions experience and current registration with a recognised body. You will join a founding team delivering Flourish, Priory's therapy-led programme, with accreditation progression supported in the first year.

Opening in January 2027, with start dates from late November 2026. The site is rural Northamptonshire, near Milton Keynes and Northampton.

Qualifications

• A relevant therapeutic qualification and current registration with a recognised professional body, such as BACP, UKCP, NCPS, HCPC or equivalent.
• Accreditation or an appropriate equivalent professional status, or willingness to work towards this during your first year.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for people with substance misuse and addictive behaviours.
• Confidence facilitating individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Strong assessment, risk management, care planning and clinical record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for people experiencing substance misuse and addictive behaviours.
• Facilitate individual therapy, group sessions and psychoeducational workshops, supporting clients to build resilience, manage triggers and sustain recovery.
• Develop person-centred treatment plans and contribute to case reviews, risk assessments and care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and therapeutic relationships that meet professional, ethical and regulatory standards.

Skills

Addictions experience

Assessment

Group therapy

Care planning

Clinical records

Communication

Education

Relevant therapeutic qualification

Job description

DescriptionPriory Tudor HouseFull Time/37.5 Hours | Site-basedAccredited or equivalent salary: £39,140–£45,320Working towards accreditation salary: £31,940–£36,050

Join our founding team and help shape a new therapy-led addiction recovery service. Must have addictions experience.

We are recruiting Addictions Therapists for Tudor House, our latest residential service in Grafton Regis located in rural Northamptonshire, close to Milton Keynes and Northampton.

Home to Flourish, Priory's therapy-led addiction programme, offering personalised treatment in a calm, homely setting. Opening is planned for January 2027, with role start dates from late November 2026 onwards.

Flourish combines structured therapy, community connection and practical recovery skills for people who do not require medical detox or ongoing medical care.

We welcome therapists registered with a recognised professional body, including BACP, UKCP, NCPS, HCPC or equivalent. We will support your development during your first year through an individually agreed plan, which may include study days and guidance from your line manager and colleagues across Priory.

You will join the higher salary band if you already hold the required accreditation or equivalent status, or progress to it once this is achieved and verified.

What you'll be doing

As part of our founding team, you will help shape the therapeutic programme and create a supportive community for our first clients.

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for people experiencing substance misuse and addictive behaviours.
• Facilitate individual therapy, group sessions and psychoeducational workshops, supporting clients to build resilience, manage triggers and sustain recovery.
• Develop person-centred treatment plans and contribute to case reviews, risk assessments and care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and therapeutic relationships that meet professional, ethical and regulatory standards.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the Role

• A relevant therapeutic qualification and current registration with a recognised professional body, such as BACP, UKCP, NCPS, HCPC or equivalent.
• Accreditation or an appropriate equivalent professional status, or willingness to work towards this during your first year.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for people with substance misuse and addictive behaviours.
• Confidence facilitating individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Strong assessment, risk management, care planning and clinical record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.

The Following Experience Would Be Beneficial

• Experience in residential addiction treatment or rehabilitation.
• Delivery of psychoeducational groups, relapse prevention and recovery-focused interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and regulatory standards.
• Additional training in addiction therapies, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing or other evidence-based approaches.

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.

• 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.

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.