Addiction Therapist Lead

What you'll be doing

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.

• Deliver specialist assessment, therapy, and treatment interventions for individuals with substance misuse and behavioral addictions.
• Lead and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, including evidence-based approaches such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior therapists and support staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance within the addictions service.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

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 ideal candidate will be a qualified and experienced addictions therapist, with professional accreditation highly preferable. They should demonstrate strong clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention skills, with experience delivering evidence-based approaches such as CBT and motivational interviewing. Proven experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential. Candidates must be committed to high standards of patient care, professional practice, and service development.

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This position is a leadership role at [Employer hidden] and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at [Employer hidden]. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden] 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.*