Psychologist – Substance Misuse

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Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£52,300 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

HCPC registration Substance Misuse Trauma CBT Psychologist Drug Addictions

FULL DESCRIPTION

Psychologist – Substance Misuse

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are working in partnership with a reputable charity recruiting for Practitioner Psychologistto work for a substance misuse service based in West Manchester.

Role snapshot:

This is an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Psychologist to help developthis newly established service, steering towards a trauma informed approach. The responsibilities of this role will include holding a clinical caseload working with adults with traumadrug and alcohol addictions and other mental health presentations.

Contract type – 6 month FTC

Hours – between 2-5 days p/w can be considered

Salary – £41,200 – £52,300

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPCregistration as Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist along with previous experience working with substance misuse, trauma, CBT and management/supervision is required.

Why [Employer hidden]?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 2732

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Psychology

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