Addiction Therapist Lead
Addictions Therapist
Full time
£41,200 per year
Care | Addiction
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Private Healthcare
Addiction Therapist Lead
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital North London
Compensation: £41,200 / year
Description
Priory Hospital North London is looking to recruit a Laed Addictions Therapist to join the team. This is a full-time/37.5-hour role.
Located in London, in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I listed building, overlooking beautiful parklands.
It's one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take 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.
What you'll bring to the role
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.
The successful candidate will be a qualified and professionally accredited therapist (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BACP or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in addictions and dual diagnosis services. You will have a proven track record of managing complex clinical presentations, leading on risk assessment and care planning, and providing clinical supervision or leadership to junior colleagues. Experience contributing to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement is essential, alongside strong multidisciplinary working skills and a commitment to evidence-based, recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice.
This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here .
For more information about the role, you can email andreastroyd@priorygroup.com
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.
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital North London
Compensation: £41,200 / year
Description
Priory Hospital North London is looking to recruit a Laed Addictions Therapist to join the team. This is a full-time/37.5-hour role.
Located in London, in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I listed building, overlooking beautiful parklands.
It's one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take 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.
- Provide senior clinical leadership delivering high-quality, evidence-based addiction interventions for individuals with complex substance misuse and dual diagnosis needs.
- Undertake advanced assessments, formulation, and risk management, overseeing treatment planning and supporting complex case management.
- Lead and facilitate specialist individual and group therapy programmes, including relapse prevention, trauma-informed care, and motivational approaches.
- Supervise and support junior therapists, contributing to clinical governance, service development, and the maintenance of high professional standards.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders, ensuring safe, effective, and recovery-focused pathways of care.
What you'll bring to the role
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.
The successful candidate will be a qualified and professionally accredited therapist (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BACP or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in addictions and dual diagnosis services. You will have a proven track record of managing complex clinical presentations, leading on risk assessment and care planning, and providing clinical supervision or leadership to junior colleagues. Experience contributing to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement is essential, alongside strong multidisciplinary working skills and a commitment to evidence-based, recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice.
This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here .
For more information about the role, you can email andreastroyd@priorygroup.com
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
Salary range
- £41,200 per year
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