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Job Title: Senior Addictions Therapist – Residential Recovery Service
Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: North London - onsite
Contract Type: Permanent
Qualifications: BACP or BABCP Accredited
Summary:
Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a highly respected provider of specialist mental health and addiction services, as they launch a brand-new therapy-led residential recovery programme in North London.
This is a unique opportunity to join a pioneering service that delivers structured, evidence-based support for individuals recovering from substance use and behavioural addictions — all within a trauma-informed, non-medical setting.
We are now looking for a Senior Addiction Treatment Therapist to take a key leadership role within the clinical team, helping to shape and guide this flagship residential pathway.
The Role at a Glance:
As Senior Therapist, you’ll support the Therapy Lead in delivering an effective and compassionate recovery programme. You’ll manage your own caseload, lead on complex therapeutic interventions, supervise junior therapists, and contribute to the wider development of the service.
This role is ideal for an experienced and accredited therapist looking to step into clinical leadership in a forward-thinking, inclusive recovery setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based 1:1 and group therapy
Provide clinical supervision to junior therapists (1–2 per month)
Lead and contribute to clinical case reviews and MDT planning
Guide less experienced team members and support complex client work
Take ownership of a key service area and contribute to operational development
Ensure high standards of documentation and clinical governance
Uphold best practice standards and national guidelines
Represent the therapy team in internal and external communications
Champion a trauma-informed, client-led recovery ethos
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Criteria:
Accreditation with BACP or BABCP
Substantial experience in addiction and recovery services
Skilled in both group facilitation and complex case management
Able to supervise, mentor, and support other therapists
Strong MDT collaboration and interpersonal skills
Commitment to inclusive, evidence-based therapeutic care
Desirable:
Previous experience in a senior or team lead role
Familiarity with trauma-informed care and harm-reduction models
Experience using outcome measures and contributing to service audits
Why Join?
Commutable From: Barnet, Watford, Harrow, Potters Bar, Enfield, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Edgware, St Albans, Borehamwood
Contact Details:
To apply or for more information and an informal discussion about this position, 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 a successful recommendation following the completion of probation.
