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Compass Associates

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

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04.06.2025

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Job Title: Addictions Therapist – Specialist Mental Health Hospital

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (30 hours per week)

Location: Bromley – On-site

Contract Type: Permanent

Qualifications: BACP Accredited (or due to be accredited within 12 months)

Summary:

Compass Associates are proud to partner with a well-established specialist mental health hospital in Bromley to recruit an Addictions Therapist for their high-performing, multi-disciplinary team.

Set in tranquil, landscaped grounds, the hospital delivers outstanding inpatient and outpatient care to individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and addiction issues. The service adopts an abstinence-based model and incorporates the 12-Step Programme, offering structured recovery in a calm, therapeutic environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced therapist with a passion for group work and recovery-focused care to make a meaningful impact.

Your Role at a Glance:

As an Addictions Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a robust treatment programme focused on long-term recovery. This includes facilitating therapy groups, conducting one-to-one sessions, and supporting individuals throughout the stages of treatment and aftercare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention, and recovery-focused group therapy sessions
• Deliver tailored 1:1 support, including assessments and ongoing therapeutic interventions
• Develop and implement individualised care and treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and support staff
• Provide aftercare planning and relapse prevention support
• Promote abstinence and engagement with the 12-Step framework

What We’re Looking For:

• BACP Accredited (or working towards, with accreditation expected within 6–12 months)
• Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent relevant qualification
• Experience in addictions, recovery, or dual-diagnosis settings
• Strong understanding of abstinence-based and 12-Step recovery models
• Skilled in both group facilitation and one-to-one therapy
• Compassionate, resilient, and team-oriented approach

Why Join?

• Be part of an established and respected mental health hospital
• Deliver therapy in a peaceful, structured, and supportive setting
• Competitive salary based on accreditation
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Funded DBS check
• Access to CPD and clear career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing platform

Commutable From:

Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful recommendations following the completion of probation.