About this role
Job summary
Priory Horizon House is looking to recruit an experienced Addictions Therapist to join the team. This is a full-time/37.5-hour role.
The successful candidate will have significant experience working within addiction and substance misuse services, with a strong understanding of recovery models, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.
Unaccredited salary range £31,930- £36,050
Accredited salary range £39,140- £45,320
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.
Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing substance and behavioural addictions, including both one-to-one and group therapy sessions.Conduct comprehensive assessments and risk assessments, developing and reviewing personalised treatment and recovery plans.Facilitate psychoeducational and relapse prevention groups to help clients build coping strategies and maintain long-term recovery.Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach to treatment and care.Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused therapeutic environment. You can find additional information in the attached job description.
About us
It is home to Flourish our pioneering therapy-led addiction programme offering bespoke treatment for a wide range of addictions in a calm, homely environment. Set within a supportive community, Horizon House provides a safe haven away from the stresses of daily life, forming part of our wider network of residential addiction treatment homes across the UK.
Delivered by qualified therapists in a non-medical setting, Flourish offers an alternative to traditional hospital-based treatment. Its ideal for people who dont need a medical detox or ongoing medical care but would benefit from structured therapy, community connection, and practical tools to achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The successful candidate will have significant experience working within addiction and substance misuse services, with a strong understanding of recovery models, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.
They will be confident delivering both individual and group therapy interventions and supporting clients with complex needs. Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification and be registered or accredited with a recognised professional body such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), or UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to manage risk, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and maintain a compassionate, person-centred approach to supporting individuals in recovery.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Ransom Road
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG3 5GS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)