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Addictions Therapist

Salary

Accredited: £39,140-£45,320, Unaccredited: £31,940-£36,050 per year

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Description

We are seeking an Addictions Therapist to join our team at Priory Beacon House, a residential addiction treatment home in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

As an Addictions Therapist, you will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. 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.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing substance and behavioural addictions, including both one-to-one and group therapy sessions.
  • Conducting comprehensive assessments and risk assessments, developing and reviewing personalised treatment and recovery plans.
  • Facilitating psychoeducational and relapse prevention groups to help clients build coping strategies and maintain long-term recovery.
  • Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach to treatment and care.
  • Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused therapeutic environment.

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.

Benefits of working with Priory Group include:

  • 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

Skills

Required

  • addiction therapy
  • substance misuse
  • recovery models
  • relapse prevention
  • trauma-informed care
  • therapeutic interventions
  • group therapy
  • risk assessments
  • person-centred approach

Nice to have

  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
  • British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
  • UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/7c30f640-e048-4c39-98ca-f589fa35dd03

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