Overview
Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit a Senior Addictions Therapist to join the team. This is a full-time/37.5 hours role. Priory Hospital Roehampton, a registered hospital in London, is a welcoming and highly respected rehab facility, offering expert mental health and addiction treatment. We support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, providing specialist care for depression, anxiety and addictions. Our team offers tailored treatment for substance addictions, including alcohol, cocaine and heroin, as well as behavioural addictions like gambling. We also provide outpatient support for adults with eating disorders.
We support patients wellbeing through a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
Responsibilities
* Provide advanced clinical assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapy for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues.
* Supervise, mentor, and support junior therapists or caseworkers, ensuring adherence to ethical and clinical standards.
* Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions, using modalities such as CBT, DBT, MI, and trauma-informed care.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and community services to coordinate comprehensive client care.
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and participate in audits or program evaluations.
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
Qualifications
* Substantial experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders, ideally in both individual and group therapy settings.
* A recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, or social work is essential, along with registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC, BACP, UKCP).
* Experience in delivering evidence-based interventions such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or trauma-informed approaches is highly desirable.
* Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Previous supervisory or leadership experience is an advantage.
Benefits
* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* 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
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