# Addictions Therapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Beacon House
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Mental health professionals
- **Salary:** £31,930 - £45,320 / year
- **Contract type:** Permanent - Full Time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21T10:15:43.661Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/7c30f640-e048-4c39-98ca-f589fa35dd03
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/7c30f640-e048-4c39-98ca-f589fa35dd03
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

Priory Beacon HouseFull Time/37.5 Hours I Site-basedAccredited Salary £39,140- £45,320Unaccredited Salary £31,940- £36,050It 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, Beacon 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. It’s ideal for people who don’t need a medical detox or ongoing medical care but would benefit from structured therapy, community connection, and practical tools to achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.

### What you'll be doing

- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing substance and behavioural addictions, including both one-to-one and group therapy sessions.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and risk assessments, developing and reviewing personalised treatment and recovery plans.
- Facilitate psychoeducational and relapse prevention groups to help clients build coping strategies and maintain long-term recovery.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach to treatment and care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused therapeutic environment.

### What we will give you in return

- 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

## Person Specification

### What you'll bring to the role

**Essential**

- 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 have significant experience working within addiction and substance misuse services, with a strong understanding of recovery models, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.They will be confident delivering both individual and group therapy interventions and supporting clients with complex needs. Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification and be registered or accredited with a recognised professional body such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), or UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to manage risk, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and maintain a compassionate, person-centred approach to supporting individuals in recovery.For more information about the role, you can email andreadavis@priorygroup.com

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