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Job Title: Addictions Therapist - Residential Recovery Service
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (occasional Saturdays – with a day off in lieu)
Location: Woking, Surrey
Are you a qualified Counsellor or Psychotherapist with a passion for addictions treatment?
Looking to join a close-knit team in a structured, private, and residential setting?
If so, this could be your ideal next role.
Overview:
Compass Associates are proud to be headhunting on behalf of a respected private rehabilitation provider in Surrey, in search of a skilled Addictions Therapist.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced counsellor or psychotherapist who thrives in a group-based and holistic setting, with a focus on the treatment of addictions through a structured 28-day residential programme.
You'll join a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team offering a blend of 1:1 therapy, psychoeducational groups, and relapse prevention sessions - all delivered within a safe and community-driven therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate group therapy aligned with the 12-Step Minnesota model
* Deliver 1:1 therapy to clients in addiction recovery
* Run relapse prevention workshops and psychoeducational sessions
* Participate in ward rounds and treatment planning
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
* Support client integration and progress within the community
* Commit to regular supervision and CPD
Group sizes: Typically 3 clients per group, rising to 8-9 when co-facilitating with another addictions therapist.
Candidate Requirements:
Qualifications:
* Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent)
* Accredited or working toward accreditation within 12 months (BACP, UKCP, HCPC)
Experience:
* Significant experience as a counsellor or psychotherapist working in addictions
* Comfortable delivering structured group work and psychoeducational content
* Familiar with DBT-informed techniques and motivational interviewing
* Experience or interest in eating disorders (desirable)
Salary & Benefits:
* Non-Accredited Therapist: £28,000 – £32,000
* Accredited Therapist: £35,000 – £42,000
* 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Free Onsite Parking
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Interview Process:
* Format: On-site interview with competency and scenario-based questions
* Panel: Includes Clinical Lead and another member of the therapy team.
* Duration: 30–40 minutes
Locations:
This role is easily commutable from: Guildford, Farnborough, Camberley, Aldershot, Leatherhead, Epsom, Weybridge, Staines, Farnham, Walton-on-Thames
To apply or for more information and an informal discussion about this position, please contact Georgia Arnold at [emailprotected]
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation.
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