Addictions Counsellor

Reference

PRI96486

Location

Priory Hospital North London, Grovelands House, Southgate, N14 6RA

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£30 - £34,000 doe

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Priory North London is recruiting for a skilled addictions therapist or counsellor to join our small and dedicated team. In supporting us to deliver our 28-day programme, you will need to be able to facilitate process-oriented and supportive groups as well as uphold the programme boundaries that faciliate successful recovery. 

In addition to group work, you will need to be able to support patients moving through the 12 steps of recovery and therefore a thorough knowledge of each step is required. You will facilitate pre-admission assessments, inpatient assessments, various groups, 12 step assignments as well as 1:1 therapy with both inpatients and patients who wish to be seen on an outpatient or aftercare basis. You will work closely with a multi-discplinary team made up of mental health nurses, a ward doctor, a number of consultant psychiatrists, and therapists, participating in ward rounds and contributing to weekly care planning.

You will be proactive and work both in synergy with the team as well as manage your case load independently. 

It is desirable that you have some experience of working with the families and carers of individuals who struggle with addiction. Your approach will include trauma-informed care. It is essential that you understand safeguarding responsibilities and take a proactive approach to all safeguarding matters.  

Reporting the team lead, the successful individual will have completed their qualification and be a registered member of the BACP or NCPS. Whilst we are happy to accept candidates working toward their accreditation, we expect applicants to be able to submit their accreditation documents within 6 months of starting their employment with us. 

Requirements: 
Appropriate qualification, completed
Registration with the NCPS or BACP

Desirable: 
Accredited therapist 

Qualities: 
Demonstrated history of acting with integrity, being supportive, striving for excellence, putting people first, and being positive

Job Advert Location Description

Priory Healthcare is the UK’s leading provider of private mental health care. We have an outstanding reputation both for the service we deliver and for the investment we make in our people and in our environment. The Priory Hospital North London is renowned for its clinical excellence in the field of Acute Mental Health, Addiction and Adolescent Services.  The Hospital is located in a secluded part of Southgate, North London, and set in several acres of private grounds. Easy access via several bus routes, M25 and A406 or Southgate Station on the Piccadilly Line.

Priory North London  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young Adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. Further information can be obtained from www.dbs.gov.uk 

Closing Date

31/10/2024