Job Title: Addictions Therapist - Residential Recovery Service Salary: £28,000 – £42,000 (DOE & accreditation status)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (occasional Saturdays – with a day off in lieu)
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?
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.
Facilitate group therapy aligned with the 12-Step Minnesota model
Deliver 1:1 therapy to clients in addiction recovery
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
Typically 3 clients per group, rising to 8-9 when co-facilitating with another addictions therapist.
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent)
Significant experience as a counsellor or psychotherapist working in addictions
Comfortable delivering structured group work and psychoeducational content
Non-Accredited Therapist: £28,000 – £32,000
~ Accredited Therapist: £35,000 – £42,000
~25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
~ Birthday Leave
~ Free Onsite Parking
~ CPD Opportunities & Career Pathways
~ Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Panel: Includes Clinical Lead and another member of the therapy team.
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.