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Job Title: Addictions Therapist – Specialist Mental Health Hospital
Salary: £39,140 to £45,320 per annum (Non-accredited: £27,810 – £36,050)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (30 hours per week)
Location: Bromley – On-site
Contract Type: Permanent
Qualifications: BACP Accredited (or due to be accredited within 12 months)
Summary:
Compass Associates are proud to partner with a well-established specialist mental health hospital in Bromley to recruit an Addictions Therapist for their high-performing, multi-disciplinary team.
Set in tranquil, landscaped grounds, the hospital delivers outstanding inpatient and outpatient care to individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and addiction issues. The service adopts an abstinence-based model and incorporates the 12-Step Programme, offering structured recovery in a calm, therapeutic environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced therapist with a passion for group work and recovery-focused care to make a meaningful impact.
Your Role at a Glance:
As an Addictions Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a robust treatment programme focused on long-term recovery. This includes facilitating therapy groups, conducting one-to-one sessions, and supporting individuals throughout the stages of treatment and aftercare.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention, and recovery-focused group therapy sessions
Deliver tailored 1:1 support, including assessments and ongoing therapeutic interventions
Develop and implement individualised care and treatment plans
Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and support staff
Provide aftercare planning and relapse prevention support
Promote abstinence and engagement with the 12-Step framework
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
BACP Accredited (or working towards, with accreditation expected within 6–12 months)
Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent relevant qualification
Experience in addictions, recovery, or dual-diagnosis settings
Strong understanding of abstinence-based and 12-Step recovery models
Skilled in both group facilitation and one-to-one therapy
Compassionate, resilient, and team-oriented approach
Why Join?
Be part of an established and respected mental health hospital
Deliver therapy in a peaceful, structured, and supportive setting
Competitive salary based on accreditation
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Free on-site parking
Funded DBS check
Access to CPD and clear career progression opportunities
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing platform
Commutable From: Bromley, Hayes, Croydon, Sidcup, Beckenham, Orpington, Central London
Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, please contact Georgia Arnold at [email protected]
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful recommendations following the completion of probation.
