Lead Addiction Therapist
Worthing
Permanent Contract
Do you have a passion to help people? Come and work for The UK’s leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider. As a Lead Addiction Therapist in at our centre in Worthing, the benefits are endless.
Please read our Lead Addiction Therapist Job in Worthing description below.
- Lead and manage a team of therapists, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure high-quality therapeutic delivery.
- Conduct assessments of clients within agreed timelines, ensuring thorough and accurate evaluations.
- Oversee and deliver therapeutic support through group sessions and one-on-one interventions tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborate with probation officers and health professionals to contribute to regular client reviews and updates.
- Provide counseling to individuals regarding their substance use and related challenges.
- Support clients in addressing substance use and associated behaviours, including offending.
- Maintain comprehensive records of client attendance, participation, and progress in the group program.
- Develop, implement, and oversee a variety of therapeutic approaches, activities, and exercises aimed at promoting health and assisting individuals through detoxification or stabilisation.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of all administrative tasks, including case recording, written reports, and documentation.
- Participate in activities and tasks that directly respond to the needs of clients, as required.
- Foster a collaborative and professional environment, ensuring the team adheres to best practices and delivers consistent, client-centered care.
- Have the ability to embrace new ways of working.
- Manage your own time appropriately and meet expected deadlines.
- Works well in a team and can share ideas and experience.
- Able to work on their initiative.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Being open to change.
- Taking accountability.
- Have a passion to learn.
- Being open to feedback for development & growth.
- A flexible approach to work.
Key responsibilities:
- Experience of direct work with substance misusing clients.
- Member of BACP or NCPS.
- Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent
- Two years’ experience of direct client work with at least one years’ experience of working with substance misusers in a therapeutic setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering therapeutic support programs.
- Hands-on experience providing client services, with a focus on assessments and facilitating group sessions.
- A flexible and open approach with strong communication skills, particularly in leading and managing sessional staff, volunteers, and clients.
- Proven leadership ability to guide a team and foster a collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both statutory and non-statutory agencies.
- Strong planning and administrative capabilities to ensure smooth program operations.
- A commitment to adapting and enhancing treatment programs to meet client needs.
- A solid understanding of the importance of maintaining quality standards, monitoring performance, and compiling relevant statistical data for stakeholders.
- Knowledge of health and safety protocols, including the ability to assess and manage high-risk situations for clients.
Package:
- Supportive PDP
- Training and development opportunities
- 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days after 5 continuous years of service
- Birthday Off!
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Blue Light Card- discounts at thousands of retailers
- BUPA wellness programme
- Employee of the month vouchers, delegating up to £100 per month
- Employee appreciation days
This job is subject to DBS Disclosure at an enhanced level, 2 satisfactory references & Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK.
5 days a week on a rota which includes Saturdays and Sundays
Job Location: Worthing, BN11 4DJ
Employment Type: Permanent Contract
Salary:£29,000.00 per annum