Job summary
Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit a Senior Addictions Therapist to join the team. This is a full-time/37.5 hours role.Priory Hospital Roehampton, a registered hospital in London, is a welcoming and highly respected rehab facility, offering expert mental health and addiction treatment.
We support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, providing specialist care for depression, anxiety and addictions. Our team offers tailored treatment for substance addictions, including alcohol, cocaine and heroin, as well as behavioural addictions like gambling. We also provide outpatient support for adults with eating disorders.
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, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
- Provide advanced clinical assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapy for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues.
- Supervise, mentor, and support junior therapists or caseworkers, ensuring adherence to ethical and clinical standards.
- Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions using an integrative approach that may include trauma-informed, psychodynamic, humanistic, IFS and body-based modalities etc.. Experience with addiction treatment is essential.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and community services to coordinate comprehensive client care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and participate in audits or program evaluations.
About us
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.
Details
- Date posted: 13 February 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £41,200 to £53,560 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: E0358-PIN3072
- Job locations: The Roehampton Priory Hospital, Priory Lane, London, SW15 5JJ
Job responsibilities
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, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
- Provide advanced clinical assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapy for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues.
- Supervise, mentor, and support junior therapists or caseworkers, ensuring adherence to ethical and clinical standards.
- Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions using an integrative approach that may include trauma-informed, psychodynamic, humanistic, IFS and body-based modalities etc.. Experience with addiction treatment is essential.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and community services to coordinate comprehensive client care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and participate in audits or program evaluations.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates should have substantial experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders, ideally in both individual and group settings. A recognised qualification in counselling/ psychotherapy is essential, along with accreditation (not just registration) with a relevant professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, HCPC). Social work qualifications are not applicable for this role. Experience in delivering evidence-based interventions such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or trauma-informed approaches is highly desirable. The role also requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Previous supervisory or leadership experience is an advantage.
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This advert is for Senior Addictions Therapist with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £41,200 to £53,560 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Jan 2027.
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