Addiction Therapist

Part-Time Addiction Therapist – 4 days per week

South Kensington, London

£31,500 per annum

Permanent position

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Compass Associates are proud to be working with a specialist secondary addiction treatment service in South Kensington who are seeking an experienced Addiction Therapist to join their established therapy team.

The service supports clients who have completed a 28-day primary treatment programme and are progressing through a structured three-month programme focused on stabilisation, rehabilitation and reintegration.

Working across both residential and day programmes, the successful therapist will provide structured individual and group therapy to clients presenting with a broad range of addictive behaviours.

This is a therapy-led, non-medical service, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced addiction therapist who has a strong understanding of the field, and is confident delivering structured and consistent group work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured group therapy across the residential and day programme, maintaining a consistent and purposeful therapeutic approach.
• Provide one-to-one therapeutic sessions within the established treatment framework.
• Support clients presenting with complex addictive behaviours, including alcohol, drugs, sex addiction, chemsex and online gaming.
• Work therapeutically with clients who may also present with dual diagnoses.
• Manage and support clients throughout their three-month secondary treatment journey, helping them consolidate progress made during primary treatment.
• Develop clients’ skills around longer-term recovery, relapse prevention and reintegration.
• Work closely with the wider team of therapists, recovery assistants and Clinical Director.

About You:

• BACP registered therapist.
• Professional experience within addiction treatment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of addiction and an understanding of effective addiction treatment approaches.
• Knowledge and understanding of the 12-step approach.
• Experienced in delivering both group and individual therapeutic interventions.
• Previous experience within an acute addiction, mental health, residential rehabilitation or secondary treatment setting would be advantageous.
• Knowledge or experience of eating disorders would also be desirable.
• A collaborative and professional approach, with the ability to contribute positively to an established therapy team.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (rising length of service) – pro rata for part-time
• Ongoing support with CPD and training
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Perkbox staff benefits
• 24-hour access to private GP service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Subsidised staff meals

Interview Process

• 1 stage in-person interview

Contact Details

If you are interested, please contact Jenny Marr on or email your CV to

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. xwzovoh We offer £500 vouchers of your choice or a charity donation for successful referrals following completion of probation.