Job Title: Addictions Therapist – Specialist Mental Health Hospital
Salary: £39,140 to £45,320 per annum (Non-accredited: £27,810 – £36,050)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (30 hours per week)
Location: Bromley – On-site
Contract Type: Permanent
Qualifications: BACP Accredited (or due to be accredited within 12 months)
Summary:
Compass Associates are proud to partner with a well-established specialist mental health hospital in Bromley to recruit an Addictions Therapist for their high-performing, multi-disciplinary team.
Set in tranquil, landscaped grounds, the hospital delivers outstanding inpatient and outpatient care to individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and addiction issues. The service adopts an abstinence-based model and incorporates the 12-Step Programme, offering structured recovery in a calm, therapeutic environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced therapist with a passion for group work and recovery-focused care to make a meaningful impact.
Your Role at a Glance:
As an Addictions Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a robust treatment programme focused on long-term recovery. This includes facilitating therapy groups, conducting one-to-one sessions, and supporting individuals throughout the stages of treatment and aftercare.
Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention, and recovery-focused group therapy sessions
* Deliver tailored 1:1 support, including assessments and ongoing therapeutic interventions
* Develop and implement individualised care and treatment plans
* Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and support staff
* Provide aftercare planning and relapse prevention support
* Promote abstinence and engagement with the 12-Step framework
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
* BACP Accredited (or working towards, with accreditation expected within 6–12 months)
* Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent relevant qualification
* Experience in addictions, recovery, or dual-diagnosis settings
* Strong understanding of abstinence-based and 12-Step recovery models
* Skilled in both group facilitation and one-to-one therapy
* Compassionate, resilient, and team-oriented approach
Why Join?
* Be part of an established and respected mental health hospital
* Deliver therapy in a peaceful, structured, and supportive setting
* Competitive salary based on accreditation
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Free on-site parking
* Funded DBS check
* Access to CPD and clear career progression opportunities
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing platform
Commutable From:
Bromley, Hayes, Croydon, Sidcup, Beckenham, Orpington, Central London
Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, please contact Georgia Arnold at garnold@compassltd.co.uk
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful recommendations following the completion of probation.