Addictions Therapist

Addictions Therapist

Reference

PRI101071

Location

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove, Kent, Prestons Road, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 7AS

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£39,140-£45,320 pro rata (depending on experience

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Location Description

An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified and accredited Addictions Therapist with experience of delivering group therapy to join our team of therapists who support the running of our Addiction Treatment Programmes in our private acute mental health setting.

We offer intensive, abstinence-based programmes with high levels of group therapy and a strong emphasis on aftercare support.

The successful candidate will have experience within the field, be conversant with the principles and practices of abstinence based treatment, in particular the 12-step informed approach, and hold at least a Level 5 Diploma in counselling and/or a relevant professional qualification in addictions. The successful candidate will hold full BACP accreditation.

This full-time role will involve the facilitation of specialist psycho-educational and relapse prevention therapy groups, individual sessions, and the completion of assessments and treatment plans for patients referred to our addictions service.

Our service is based on a strong, friendly multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on supporting our staff through regular supervision, staff support groups, and annual appraisals. Good communication skills and a flexible approach are essential.

Applications from those working towards successful BACP accreditation within the next six to 12 months can be considered, with a revised salary banding of £27,810-£36,050 pro rata (depending on experience) until full accreditation is achieved.

Please note that the successful candidate should be available to work from Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm and Thursday from 11:00am-7:00pm, with the requirement to work an occasional rotational Saturday from 9:00am-5:00pm.

Why Priory?

Our business attracts great people and we have created an environment where they can achieve great things. This starts with excellent learning and development resources. At Priory, your career progression is more than a sequence of formal training courses. It involves dynamic learning opportunities that support your performance at each stage of your career.

As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we recognise and reward you for your contribution. To support this, we have created a comprehensive benefits package for all team members. Our benefits are flexible and tailored to the individual, but here is just some of what is on offer:
• Access to CPD (Continued Professional Development)
• Clear salary progression plan
• Clear career pathway
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Access to Priory Benefits Portal
• Funded DBS
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Birthday leave
• Ability to accrue additional annual leave with service
• Free parking

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Apply

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is a private 46-bed acute psychiatric hospital for adults, located on the edge of London in Hayes, Kent. The hospital provides care and treatment for patients with a wide range of mental health issues both as inpatients and day patients. Hayes Grove specialises in providing care for patients with acute mental health conditions, addiction issues, and also has a specialist eating disorders unit. The hospital is situated close to excellent transport links to Bromley, central London, and Croydon areas and parking is available locally.

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About us

As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

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

Job Description

Addictions_Therapist.pdf

Closing Date

06/07/2025