Addictions Therapist

• 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.

Essential

• Essential for the Role
• You will need 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 is desirable, or you must be willing to work towards this during your first year.
• You should have experience delivering therapeutic interventions for people with substance misuse and addictive behaviours, alongside confidence in facilitating individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches. Strong assessment, risk management, care planning and clinical record-keeping skills are essential, as are excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
• The Following Experience Would Be Beneficial
• Experience in residential addiction treatment or rehabilitation would be beneficial, as would experience delivering psychoeducational groups, relapse prevention and recovery-focused interventions. Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and regulatory standards is also advantageous.
• Additional training in addiction therapies, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing or other evidence-based approaches would be welcomed.
• For more information about the role or to discuss your registration and development pathway, please contact andreadavis@priorygroup.com.