Addictions Therapist - Accredited
Join Our Team as an Accredited Addictions Therapist!
Location: Priory Eden House, Mill Hill, North London
Hours: Full Time (37.5 Hours) | Site-based
Salary: Accredited £39,140 - £45,320 | Unaccredited £32,000 - £39,000
About Us: Eden House, part of the Priory Group, is a welcoming 18-bed residential service dedicated to providing a pioneering therapy-led addiction program. Our calm and homely environment is designed to support individuals on their journey to recovery from a wide range of addictions. Here, you’ll be part of a supportive community that offers a safe haven away from the stresses of daily life.
Our unique program, Flourish, is delivered by qualified therapists in a non-medical setting, making it an ideal choice for those who don’t require medical detox but seek structured therapy and community connection to achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As an experienced therapist, you will play a crucial role in guiding clients through:
- Daily group sessions and evening recovery-focused activities
- Psychoeducational workshops aimed at developing practical coping strategies
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing high-quality, evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for individuals facing substance misuse and addictive behaviors.
- Delivering individual and group therapy sessions, crafting personalized treatment plans that support recovery and promote long-term wellbeing.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate clinical records, and contributing to case reviews and care planning.
- Building therapeutic relationships that foster engagement, resilience, and positive outcomes while adhering to professional and ethical standards.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Essential Qualifications:
- Accredited with a recognized professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, NCS or equivalent).
- Proven experience in delivering therapeutic interventions for substance misuse and addictive behaviors.
- Ability to facilitate one-to-one and group therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches.
- Strong skills in assessment, risk management, care planning, and clinical record-keeping.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience in a residential addiction treatment or rehabilitation setting.
- Experience in delivering psychoeducational groups and recovery-focused interventions.
- Familiarity with safeguarding procedures and clinical governance.
- Additional training in addiction therapies, CBT, DBT, or Motivational Interviewing (MI).
What We Offer You
At Priory, we are committed to your success and growth. You will receive:
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday – Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday!
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including gym memberships and healthcare cash plans
- Access to development opportunities and professional qualifications sponsorship
- Leadership and management development programs
- Long service awards and referral bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a dedicated team of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year to live fulfilling and independent lives. We treat a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and provide care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
