Addictions Therapist

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is a private 46-bed acute psychiatric hospital for adults, located on the edge of London in Hayes, Kent. The hospital provides care and treatment for patients with a wide range of mental health issues both as inpatients and day patients. Hayes Grove specialises in providing care for patients with acute mental health conditions, addiction issues, and also has a specialist Eating Disorders unit. The hospital is situated close to excellent transport links to central London, Croydon and Bromley areas and parking is available locally.
Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Addictions Therapist with experience of delivering group therapy to join our team of therapists who support the running of the Addictions Treatment Programme in our Private acute mental health setting.

We offer an intensive abstinence-based programme with high levels of group therapy and a strong emphasis on Aftercare support.

The role will involve the facilitation of specialist psycho-educational and relapse prevention therapy groups, individual sessions, and the completion of assessments and treatment plans for patients referred to our addictions service.

Our service is based on a strong, friendly multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on supporting our staff through regular supervision, staff support groups, and annual performance development reviews. Good communication skills and a flexible approach are essential.

Applications from those working towards BACP accreditation within the next six to 12 months can be considered, with a revised salary banding of £31,000-£35,000 pro rata (depending on experience) until full accreditation is achieved.

Why Priory?

Our business attracts great people and we have created an environment where they can achieve great things. This starts with excellent learning and development resources. At Priory, your career progression is more than a sequence of formal training courses. It involves dynamic learning opportunities that support your performance at each stage of your career.

As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we recognise and reward you for your contribution. To support this, we have created a comprehensive benefits package for all team members. Our benefits are flexible and tailored to the individual, but here is just some of what is on offer:

- Access to CPD (Continued Professional Development)
- Clear salary progression plan
- Clear career pathway
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Access to Priory Benefits Portal
- Funded DBS
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Birthday leave
- Ability to accrue additional annual leave with service
- Free parking