Addiction Therapist

Addiction Therapist

Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Hayes Grove

Compensation: £39,140 - £45,320 / year


Description
Priory Hospital Hayes Grove
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based
£39,140 to £45,320 per annum, depending on experience
BACP registration

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is one of the UK's leading mental health and addiction rehab hospitals. Located in Bromley, South East London, Hayes Grove is one of Priory's most renowned hospitals for our diverse range of therapeutic approaches, and we are experts in making assessments and advising on the best treatment options.


What you'll be doing
You will join the MDT team of specialists. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

You will also:

• Carry out initial assessments to identify clients' therapeutic and addiction recovery needs.
• Deliver individual and group addiction therapy sessions tailored to client treatment plans.
• Manage and review a caseload, ensuring high-quality care within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, reports, and case documentation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to case reviews, audits, and research.
• Support the development of clinical services, ensuring compliance with legislation, quality standards, and best practice in addiction treatment.
• Help ensure clients receive effective, outcome-focused care that supports recovery and delivers value.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.


What you'll bring to the role
Essential

• The role holder will have a relevant accreditation following a recognised post-graduate counselling or therapy qualification.
• Previous experience in Addiction Therapy

Desirable

Accreditation: (if required for the role)
Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. In certain circumstances, we may consider applicants who are working towards accreditation , provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment.


What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.