DESCRIPTION

Priory Eden House is looking to recruit a Senior Addictions Therapist to join the team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours.
Residential Addiction’s care – helping our clients to rediscover life beyond addiction. Eden House is the first service in our brand new Division of Residential Addictions. Branded under “Flourish”, Eden House will be the first Priory therapy-led residential programme for people seeking meaningful, sustainable recovery from addiction and related behaviours.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As Senior Addictions Therapist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents

• Able to effectively and accurately update clinical records and computerised information systems as directed by the Occupational Therapist in a timely manner.
• Also having the ability to support Occupational Therapists with interviews and shortlisting.
• Observe record and report patient’s involvement in 1:1 and groups.
• Ensuring any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and documented in an appropriate manner.
• Having compassion for the patients and their situation.

• Being proactive, enthusiastic and encouraging with staff and patients, encouraging interactions within groups and activities.

  You can find additional information in the attached job description.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in an inpatient mental health setting or in a similar role, with the ability to complete initial assessments and checklists. They will have facilitated groups such as psycho-educational sessions, DBT-informed interventions, goal setting, or life skills. A proven track record of contributing insight to multidisciplinary teams and supporting formulations is essential. While working towards an Occupational Therapy qualification to degree level or equivalent would be desirable, it is not essential. Additional skills or training in Autism, DBT, or life skills would also be advantageous.
For more information about the role, you can email AndreaStroyd@priorygroup.com

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuse