Addictions Therapist

Addictions Therapist

Reference

PRI99909

Location

Priory Hospital Altrincham, Rappax Road, Hale, Manchester, WA15 0NU

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£14 to £19 dependent on qualification, accreditation and experience

Hours

Bank

Vacancy Type

Bank

Job Advert - Division Information

The Priory Hospital - Altrincham is part of the Priory Group, Europe's leading provider of specialist treatment in mental health. The hospital has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of clinical services. The hospital has residential facilities for 56 inpatients as well as day care and outpatient services.

Job Advert Location Description

The hospital is currently looking to recruit qualified Addiction Therapists to work on a bank basis supporting the Addictions Therapy Team. The main purpose of the role is to identify and deliver appropriate and relevant treatments and interventions within a specific field of therapy, in order to promote and develop the mental, emotional, physical and social well-being of clients; liaising with families, carers and external agencies.

The post holder is expected to have experience of working in addictions treatment or the drug and alcohol field and it is essential that the post holder has BACP accreditation or can evidence that they are working towards this. Candidates who are currently studying for a level 4 Counselling Diploma and are due to qualify imminently will be considered for this role. Experience of 12-step philosophy is also essential. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate genuine commitment and enthusiasm for working with this client group and will enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Division DBS info

About us

As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Job Description

Addictions_Therapist.pdf

Closing Date

30/04/2025