Therapy Lead- Addictions
Description
Join Our Team at Priory Eden House!
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Therapy Lead to become a vital part of our compassionate team. This is a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction?
We are looking for a candidate with experience in addictions work and a proven track record in leading and managing a therapy team. If you meet these essential criteria, we want to hear from you!
Eden House is the flagship service in our new Division of Residential Addictions, branded under “Flourish.” We are proud to offer the first Priory therapy-led residential program designed to help individuals achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery from addiction and related behaviors.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Therapy Lead, you will play a crucial role in our residents' recovery journey. You will work alongside a dedicated team, utilizing proven therapies to empower individuals to build healthier, more fulfilling futures. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting a diverse range of therapy staff, including psychology, therapy, occupational therapy, and assistants.
- Facilitating regular management supervision in line with Priory policy, using a cascade system with other qualified therapists.
- Managing a reduced level of patient-facing clinical hours to focus on line management responsibilities.
- Being available for clinical issues, such as managing risk and responding to complex patient needs, while collaborating with a wider multidisciplinary team.
What You'll Bring to the Role
Our work is rewarding yet challenging, so resilience is key. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows of their recovery journey.
The ideal candidate will be a registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or an accredited psychotherapist (BACP, BABCP, UKCP) with:
- Strong leadership skills to guide a diverse therapy team.
- A solid understanding of therapy roles in mental health.
- Experience in management supervision and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Experience in a commercial setting with cost management awareness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.
What We Will Give You in Return
At Priory, we want you to succeed and thrive in your role. You will receive robust support through regular career conversations and opportunities for professional growth. We offer:
- Free on-site parking.
- A contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones), and a Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
- Access to development opportunities.
- Sponsorship for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
- Leadership and management development programs.
- A 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.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children’s mental health, while providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
