At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide structured therapy to clients overcoming addiction in a supportive environment.
- Company: Specialist addiction treatment service in South Kensington with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Generous leave, training support, enhanced pension, and employee perks.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on recovery and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing your therapeutic skills.
- Qualifications: BACP registered therapist with experience in addiction treatment and group therapy.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 31500 £ per year.
- Part-Time Addiction Therapist – 4 days per week
- South Kensington, London
- £31,500 per annum
- Permanent position
Compass Associates are proud to be working with a specialist secondary addiction treatment service in South Kensington who are seeking an experienced Addiction Therapist to join their established therapy team.
The service supports clients who have completed a 28-day primary treatment programme and are progressing through a structured three-month programme focused on stabilisation, rehabilitation and reintegration.
Working across both residential and day programmes, the successful therapist will provide structured individual and group therapy to clients presenting with a broad range of addictive behaviours.
This is a therapy-led, non-medical service, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced addiction therapist who has a strong understanding of the field, and is confident delivering structured and consistent group work.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structured group therapy across the residential and day programme, maintaining a consistent and purposeful therapeutic approach.
- Provide one-to-one therapeutic sessions within the established treatment framework.
- Support clients presenting with complex addictive behaviours, including alcohol, drugs, sex addiction, chemsex and online gaming.
- Work therapeutically with clients who may also present with dual diagnoses.
- Manage and support clients throughout their three-month secondary treatment journey, helping them consolidate progress made during primary treatment.
- Develop clients’ skills around longer-term recovery, relapse prevention and reintegration.
- Work closely with the wider team of therapists, recovery assistants and Clinical Director.
About You
- BACP registered therapist.
- Professional experience within addiction treatment is essential.
- Strong knowledge of addiction and an understanding of effective addiction treatment approaches.
- Knowledge and understanding of the 12-step approach.
- Experienced in delivering both group and individual therapeutic interventions.
- Previous experience within an acute addiction, mental health, residential rehabilitation or secondary treatment setting would be advantageous.
- Knowledge or experience of eating disorders would also be desirable.
- A collaborative and professional approach, with the ability to contribute positively to an established therapy team.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (rising length of service) – pro rata for part-time
- Ongoing support with CPD and training
- Enhanced Pension
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Perkbox staff benefits
- 24-hour access to private GP service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Subsidised staff meals
- Interview Process
- 1 stage in-person interview
- Contact Details
If you are interested, please contact Jenny Marr on 0161 672 3174 or email your CV to jmarr@compassltd. co. uk
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy.
We offer £500 vouchers of your choice or a charity donation for successful referrals following completion of probation.
Addiction Therapist in City of London employer: Compass Associates
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