Job summary
Since North London first opened its doors in 1986, we have worked tirelessly to establish our excellent reputation as a specialist provider of mental health care.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Addictions Therapist, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals presenting with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans, ensuring that interventions are tailored to each patient's needs and recovery goals. You will deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions through individual, group, and family therapy sessions, utilizing approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies.
You will manage a complex caseload, monitor patient progress, and adapt treatment plans as required to support positive outcomes. A key aspect of the role involves conducting risk assessments, managing safeguarding concerns, and providing crisis intervention when necessary. You will work closely with patients throughout their treatment journey, promoting engagement, motivation, and long-term recovery.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, and external agencies to ensure coordinated and effective care. You will participate in case reviews, clinical meetings, and treatment planning discussions, while supporting discharge planning and aftercare arrangements to facilitate successful reintegration into the community.
As a senior member of the team, you will provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to junior therapists and support staff. You will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of best practices within addiction services. In addition, you will maintain accurate and confidential clinical records, prepare professional reports, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, professional standards, and organizational policies.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Details
- Date posted: 23 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £41,500 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 523728
- Job locations: Grovelands House, The Bourne, London, N14 6RA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital North London
Full-time/37.5 hours per week | 12 Month Fixed Term I Site based
Salary £41,500
Required qualification: HCPC / UKCP / BABCP
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 UKs leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). We also offer private autism assessments for adults.
Person specification
Requirements
Essential
- Applicants must hold professional registration with HCPC, UKCP, BACP, BPC, ACAT, or ACP. Candidates should have significant post-qualification experience working within addiction, substance misuse, mental health, or rehabilitation services, including delivering individual, group, and family interventions. Experience supporting clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is essential, as is experience working within multidisciplinary teams and managing complex or high-risk cases.
- For senior-level roles, previous experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting junior staff is typically expected. Applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of addiction, recovery models, harm reduction, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care, alongside knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, mental health legislation, and confidentiality requirements. Excellent communication, leadership, clinical decision-making, and report-writing skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage complex caseloads and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Accreditation with a relevant professional body is desirable; however, in certain circumstances, applicants who are actively working towards accreditation may be considered, provided it can be achieved within 12 months of appointment.
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This advert is for Senior Addictions Therapist - Maternity Cover with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £41,500 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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