Job Description
Senior Addictions Therapist
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital North London
Compensation: £41,500 / year
Priory Hospital North London
Full-time/37.5 hours per week | 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 UK’s 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.
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.
What you'll be doing
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.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential
- Hold professional registration with HCPC / UKCP / BACP / / BPC / ACAT / ACP
Experience
- Significant post-qualification experience working within addiction, substance misuse, mental health, or rehabilitation services.
- Experience delivering individual, group, and family interventions.
- Experience working with clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting junior staff is usually expected for senior-level roles.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and managing complex or high-risk cases.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of addiction, recovery models, harm reduction, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, mental health legislation, and confidentiality requirements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, clinical decision-making, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Desirable
Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. In certain circumstances, we may consider applicants who are working towards accreditation, provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
