Job Description

Therapist - Specialist Psychological Therapist (Addiction & Trauma)

The Cardinal Clinic, Windsor

Salary:

33,128.60 per annum

Hours:

Full-time (Permanent)

Shift pattern:

Tuesday to Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm

About The Cardinal Clinic

The Cardinal Clinic is a long-established, independent private mental health hospital in Windsor, with over 50 years' experience delivering high-quality, personalised care. We provide inpatient, outpatient, and day patient services within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Psychological Therapist with a strong background in addiction and trauma treatment to join our therapy team. This role is well suited to a practitioner who works confidently within evidence-based, structured therapeutic models, often taking a cognitive or integrative cognitive approach, and who is comfortable delivering both individual and group-based therapy.

You will work with service users presenting with substance use disorders, trauma-related difficulties, and co-occurring mental health conditions, contributing to a comprehensive and clinically robust treatment programme.

Therapeutic Approaches

We welcome applications from therapists trained and experienced in evidence-based modalities, including (but not limited to):

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) EMDR Trauma-focused therapies Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Schema Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Other structured, evidence-based psychological approaches
A strong grounding in addiction treatment frameworks and trauma-informed care is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality 1:1 psychological therapy Design and facilitate structured group therapy programmes, including psychoeducational and process groups Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and other therapists Contribute to formulation, treatment planning, and clinical reviews Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation Uphold professional, ethical, and confidentiality standards at all times

What We're Looking For

Post-qualification experience delivering therapy in mental health and/or addiction settings Formal training and clinical experience in evidence-based psychological therapies, particularly CBT and/or EMDR Experience working with trauma presentations and substance use disorders Confidence delivering both individual and group therapy A thoughtful, grounded, and client-centred therapeutic style Ability to work effectively within a structured clinical environment

What We Offer

A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development A calm, well-resourced working environment set within private grounds Free on-site parking
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,128.60 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you confirm you understand this role is full time, five days a week and the shift patterns is 9-6: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Experience:

counselling/psychotherapy: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person