Job summary
Priory Horizon House is looking to recruit an experienced Addictions Therapist to join the team. This is a full-time/37.5-hour role. The successful candidate will have significant experience working within addiction and substance misuse services, with a strong understanding of recovery models, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.
Unaccredited salary range £27,810- £36,050
Accredited salary range £39,140- £45,320
Main duties of the job
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, and undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate patients' wellbeing, dignity, and treatment.
- Leading and supporting a diverse range of therapy staff, including psychology, therapy, and any other specialisms that fall within the teams therapy needs.
- Facilitating regular management supervision with individuals in line with Priory policy, using a cascade system with other qualified therapists
- An agreed reduced level of patient facing clinical hours to create line management responsibility, as agreed with the Private Business and Therapy Manager.
- Be available for any clinical issues the team may need, for example managing risk, responding to complex patient needs, supporting individual cases with a wider MDT as necessary.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
About us
It is home to Flourish our pioneering therapy-led addiction programme offering bespoke treatment for a wide range of addictions in a calm, homely environment. Set within a supportive community, Horizon House provides a safe haven away from the stresses of daily life, forming part of our wider network of residential addiction treatment homes across the UK.
Delivered by qualified therapists in a non-medical setting, Flourish offers an alternative to traditional hospital-based treatment. Its ideal for people who dont need a medical detox or ongoing medical care but would benefit from structured therapy, community connection, and practical tools to achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.
Details
- Date posted: 26 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £27,810 to £45,320 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 501278
- Job locations: Ransom Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5GS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate will be a registered healthcare professional with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or an accredited psychotherapist with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), or UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). They will bring strong leadership capabilities to support and guide a diverse therapy team.
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This advert is for Addictions Therapist - Accredited with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £27,810 to £45,320 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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