Addiction Therapist in Watford

We are looking for an experienced Addiction Therapist to join our Addiction Service at Cassiobury Court. At Cassiobury, our team of staff have a wide range of skills and experience with drug and alcohol addiction, depression and anxiety along with a wealth of knowledge on recovering from these conditions. Our clients work closely with those who have suffered from addiction themselves to provide extra empathy in their treatment.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from substance dependence. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives through personalised care and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans, ensuring holistic support for each client.

Duties:

• To provide effective leadership and direction to staff, including regular and effective supervision, annual appraisal and personal development for all employees.
• Routinely monitor staff performance to ensure excellent client care and address areas of underperformance using appropriate mechanisms (e.g., coaching, capability, disciplinary).
• Allocate clients to therapists.
• To undertake client admissions to the residential service in a friendly, welcoming manner that complies with the company's client admission procedures.
• To undertake the comprehensive therapeutic assessment upon admission to the unit and ensure this remains a live document, reviewed and revised as required during the client's treatment programme.
• In conjunction with the client, co-produce and maintain an up-to-date, robust care plan, specifying the treatment goals and tailored interventions that will assist the client's full recovery and a successful discharge from the company's care.
• To accurately document a daily record of client care; ensuring that all relevant documentation including case notes, database records, attendance forms, risk assessments, etc. are maintained in line with excellent company record keeping standards.
• To identify and facilitate a range of interventions and therapies that will support the client's treatment goals and maintain an ongoing review of their effectiveness and impact for the duration of the treatment programme.
• To undertake and maintain a comprehensive (and accurate) risk assessment and management plan for clients throughout their treatment programme.
• To support and deliver a safe, clinical treatment regime as directed by Company's Clinical Prescribing Protocols/Clinicians and National Institute for Clinical Prescribing (NICE) guidance for drug and alcohol dependency.
• To plan, organise and facilitate a therapeutic group programme to clients within the context of the residential programme.
• To facilitate one-to-one therapy sessions for clients, undertaking required assessments, and making appropriate notes in client files.
• To support and participate fully in robust and effective client care handovers with other members of the Recovery Team at the beginning and end of each shift and maintain excellent levels of ongoing communication with colleagues about significant client care issues.
• To liaise as appropriate with families, other professionals or significant others in order to ensure proper management of client care during and after discharge.
• To provide effective discharge planning with clients and broker ongoing support and interventions prior to their discharge as necessary to secure excellent and sustained recovery outcomes.

Experience:

• Proven experience working as an Addiction Therapist or in a similar mental health or substance abuse counselling role.
• The successful candidate will be registered with (working towards accreditation) with a relevant body.
• Strong communication skills, capable of building trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in IT systems for record keeping and reporting purposes.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to guide clients through their recovery process effectively.
• Experience in creating and managing care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Knowledge of current addiction treatment methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating professionalism and empathy at all times.

This role offers a rewarding career path dedicated to improving lives through specialised addiction therapy services. We value compassionate professionals committed to fostering positive change within our community.