Addiction Treatment Programme (ATP) Lead Therapist

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Full time
Location: Enfield
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Job offered by: Priory
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Addiction Treatment Programme (ATP) Lead Therapist

Reference:

PRI98775 Location:

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

£48,000 - £52,000 DOE Hours:

37.5 Vacancy Type:

Permanent - Full Time As the Lead Therapist for our specialist addictions service, you will play a key role in supporting delivery of our established inpatient addictions treatment programme & day therapy programme which has an international reputation for excellence. We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate leader, with experience delivering addictions treatment to adults with substance and behavioural addictions. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and will lead with empathy, optimism, integrity and strong communication skills. The Lead therapist will lead a team of therapists and peer supporters, to ensure consistent delivery of best practices, with support of our Therapy Services Manager. As part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), this is a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the leading Consultant Psychiatrists in the field of addiction treatment, whilst influencing the development of a specialist service in a forward-thinking private psychiatric hospital environment. Lead therapists carry a small caseload of inpatients and/or outpatients and support with the group programme. The successful candidate should hold practitioner accreditation status with a relevant recognised body. Key Responsibilities:

Deliver evidence-based treatment interventions:

Competency delivering psychological treatment for substance and behavioural addiction. Ability to develop collaborative formulations and tailor treatment to each individual's needs. Adherence to the evidence-based models and NICE guidelines. Be able to develop therapeutic relationships with patients to support their engagement in treatment. Lead and supervise a team:

Strong interpersonal, organisational skills, confidence and assertion to facilitate team meetings, supervision and management of the team caseload including assessment of suitable admissions and discharge plans. Foster a supportive team environment encouraging professional development. Service development:

A desire to be actively involved in shaping the strategic direction and ongoing development of the service. Showing initiative with contribution to service improvement plans including innovation and staff training. Multi-disciplinary collaboration:

Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses and the wider therapy department to provide a holistic, person-centred approach to care. Develop positive working relationships with the hospital team and professionals that support our work. Clinical Governance:

Ensure the ATP therapy team offer care in line with Priory policies and guidelines. Monitor outcomes and alter treatment plans as necessary. Why Join Us:

Impactful work:

This is a rare opportunity to work in an inpatient addictions service and make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with severe mental health difficulties. Professional growth:

Priory are committed to investing in their people and support continual professional development and training. Access to career development pathways, annual personal development reviews and high-quality supervision. Collaborative environment:

Should you choose to accept a role within an inpatient hospital which can at times be demanding you will benefit from the guidance and comradery of a strong team who value collaboration and joint working. Competitive benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including Priory perks, bank holiday leave entitlement, additional Birthday leave, pension contributions, staff yoga sessions, subsidized 3-course meals, personal development funds and access to mental health and wellbeing support. If you are an experienced therapist with a passion for working in the mental health sector, seeking a new challenge; this could be an exciting role, where you will be supported to develop clinical and leadership skills; we want to hear from you! To apply:

Please submit your CV and application online or contact Kiren Kaulder (Therapy Services Manager). About Us:

The Priory Hospital North London is located in a secluded part of Southgate, North London and set in several acres of private grounds. There is easy access via several bus routes, M25 and A406 or close to Southgate station on the Piccadilly line. Renowned for our clinical excellence in the field of acute mental health care; with an internationally recognised addiction treatment programme and one of only five national OCD/BDD level 6 services in partnership with the NHS.

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