Senior addictions therapist - maternity cover

Senior Addictions Therapist - Maternity Cover

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital North London

Compensation: £41,500 / year

Description

Full‑time (37.5 hrs per week) fixed‑term 12‑month contract, site‑based. Salary £41,500.

Required qualification: HCPC / UKCP / BACP. Experience in addiction, substance misuse, mental health or rehabilitation services is essential.

Priory Hospital North London is located in Southgate, London, within a striking Grade I listed building overlooking beautiful parklands. It is one of the UK’s leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and OCD.

What you’ll be doing

Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals presenting with substance misuse and co‑occurring mental health disorders. Develop, implement and review individualized treatment plans, ensuring interventions are tailored to each patient’s needs and recovery goals.

Deliver evidence‑based therapeutic interventions through individual, group and family therapy sessions, utilising CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and relapse‑prevention strategies. Manage a complex caseload, monitor progress and adapt treatment plans as required. Conduct risk assessments, manage safeguarding concerns and provide crisis intervention when necessary.

Work closely with patients throughout their treatment journey, promoting engagement, motivation and long‑term recovery. Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists and external agencies to ensure coordinated and effective care.

Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentorship to junior therapists and support staff. Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices within addiction services. Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records, prepare professional reports and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, professional standards and organisational policies.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential

• Hold professional registration with HCPC / UKCP / BACP / BPC / ACAT / ACP

Experience

• Significant post‑qualification experience in addiction, substance misuse, mental health or rehabilitation services.
• Experience delivering individual, group and family interventions.
• Experience working with clients who have co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior staff (usually expected for senior‑level roles).
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and managing complex or high‑risk cases.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of addiction, recovery models, harm reduction, relapse prevention and trauma‑informed care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, mental health legislation and confidentiality requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, clinical decision‑making and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Desirable

Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. In certain circumstances, applicants working toward accreditation may be considered, provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment.

What we will give you in return

• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday holiday – extra days of annual leave on your birthday
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym memberships, IT technology and a healthcare cash plan
• 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.