Addictions Therapist - Priory Group : Job Details

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is looking to recruit an Addiction therapist to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.Priory Hospital Hayes Grove offers world-class residential treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, drug, and alcohol addiction. We also provide outpatient services for young people, alongside private CAMHS assessments and autism assessments for adults.

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. As an Addictions Therapist, 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.You will also:

• Facilitate specialist psycho-educational and relapse prevention therapy groups tailored to support patients’ recovery journeys within the addictions service.
• Deliver individual therapy sessions, providing personalised care and support to help patients achieve their treatment goals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop detailed, person-centred treatment plans to guide patient care and recovery.
• Collaborate closely within a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values a friendly and inclusive working environment.
• Participate in regular supervision, staff support groups, and annual appraisals to foster ongoing professional development and wellbeing.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and maintain a flexible, adaptable approach to meet the evolving needs of patients and the service.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.You’ll have experience in the field and be familiar with abstinence-based treatment, especially the 12-step informed approach. You’ll hold at least a Level 5 Diploma in counselling or a relevant professional qualification in addictions, along with full BABCP accreditation.

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.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.