Main Duties of the Lead Therapist
* Lead and manage a team of therapists, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure high‑quality therapeutic delivery.
* Conduct assessments of clients within agreed timelines, ensuring thorough and accurate evaluations.
* Oversee and deliver therapeutic support through group sessions and one‑on‑one interventions tailored to individual needs.
* Collaborate with probation officers and health professionals to contribute to regular client reviews and updates.
* Provide counseling to individuals regarding their substance use and related challenges.
* Support clients in addressing substance use and associated behaviours, including offending.
* Maintain comprehensive records of client attendance, participation, and progress in the group program.
* Develop, implement, and oversee a variety of therapeutic approaches, activities, and exercises aimed at promoting health and assisting individuals through detoxification or stabilisation.
* Ensure accurate and timely completion of all administrative tasks, including case recording, written reports, and documentation.
* Participate in activities and tasks that directly respond to the needs of clients, as required.
* Foster a collaborative and professional environment, ensuring the team adheres to best practices and delivers consistent, client‑centred care.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to embrace new ways of working and manage time appropriately to meet deadlines.
* Work well in a team, share ideas and experience, work on own initiative.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, open to change, feedback, accountability, and learning.
* Flexible approach to work.
Qualifications / Experience Required
* Experience of direct work with substance misusing clients; member of BACP or NCPS; level 4 or higher qualification in counselling or equivalent.
* Two years’ experience of direct client work with at least one year of working with substance misusers in a therapeutic setting.
* Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.
* Hands‑on experience providing client services, focusing on assessments and facilitating group sessions.
* Strong communication skills, particularly in leading and managing sessional staff, volunteers, and clients. Proven leadership ability to guide a team and foster a collaborative and supportive working environment.
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both statutory and non‑statutory agencies.
* Strong planning and administrative capabilities to ensure smooth program operations.
* Commitment to adapting and enhancing treatment programmes to meet client needs.
* Solid understanding of maintaining quality standards, monitoring performance, and compiling relevant statistical data for stakeholders.
* Knowledge of health and safety protocols, including ability to assess and manage high‑risk situations for clients.
Benefits
* Supportive PDP training and development opportunities.
* 28 days holiday rising to 33 days after five continuous years of service.
* Birthday off.
* Company pension scheme.
* On‑site parking.
* Blue Light Card discounts at thousands of retailers.
* BUPA wellness programme.
* Employee of the month vouchers, delegating up to £100 per month.
* Employee appreciation days.
This job is subject to DBS disclosure at an enhanced level, two satisfactory references and confirmation of right to work in the UK.
5 days a week on a rota which includes Saturday and Sunday.
Job location: Worthing, BN11 4DJ
Employment type: Permanent contract
Salary: £29,000.00 per annum
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