Job Description

Description

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is looking to recruit an Addiction therapist to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.



Priory Hospital Hayes Grove offers world-class residential treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, drug, and alcohol addiction. We also provide outpatient services for young people, alongside private CAMHS assessments and autism assessments for adults.

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. As an Addictions Therapist, 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.



You will also:Facilitate specialist psycho-educational and relapse prevention therapy groups tailored to support patients' recovery journeys within the addictions service. Deliver individual therapy sessions, providing personalised care and support to help patients achieve their treatment goals. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop detailed, person-centred treatment plans to guide patient care and recovery. Collaborate closely within a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values a friendly and inclusive working environment. Participate in regular supervision, staff support groups, and annual appraisals to foster ongoing professional development and wellbeing. Exhibit excellent communication skills and maintain a flexible, adaptable approach to meet the evolving needs of patients and the service.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.



You'll have experience in the field and be familiar with abstinence-based treatment, especially the 12-step informed approach. You'll hold at least a Level 5 Diploma in counselling or a relevant professional qualification in addictions, along with full BABCP accreditation.


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 Supplemented meals 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 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 private healthcare 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children's mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.


With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.



Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.



All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.



We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'