Job Title: Addictions Therapist – Residential Recovery Service
Salary: £28,000 – £42,000 (DOE & accreditation status)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (occasional Saturdays – with a day off in lieu)
Location: Woking, Surrey
Are you a qualified Counsellor or Psychotherapist with a passion for addictions treatment?
Looking to join a close-knit team in a structured, private, and residential setting?
If so, this could be your ideal next role.
Overview:
Compass Associates are proud to be headhunting on behalf of a respected private rehabilitation provider in Surrey, in search of a skilled Addictions Therapist.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced counsellor or psychotherapist who thrives in a group-based and holistic setting, with a focus on the treatment of addictions through a structured 28-day residential programme.
You’ll join a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team offering a blend of 1:1 therapy, psychoeducational groups, and relapse prevention sessions – all delivered within a safe and community-driven therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate group therapy aligned with the 12-Step Minnesota model
- Deliver 1:1 therapy to clients in addiction recovery
- Run relapse prevention workshops and psychoeducational sessions
- Participate in ward rounds and treatment planning
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
- Support client integration and progress within the community
- Commit to regular supervision and CPD
Group sizes: Typically 3 clients per group, rising to 8-9 when co-facilitating with another addictions therapist.
Candidate Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent)
- Accredited or working toward accreditation within 12 months (BACP, UKCP, HCPC)
Experience:
- Significant experience as a counsellor or psychotherapist working in addictions
- Comfortable delivering structured group work and psychoeducational content
- Familiar with DBT-informed techniques and motivational interviewing
- Experience or interest in eating disorders (desirable)
Salary & Benefits:
- Non-Accredited Therapist: £28,000 – £32,000
- Accredited Therapist: £35,000 – £42,000
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Birthday Leave
- Free Onsite Parking
- CPD Opportunities & Career Pathways
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Interview Process:
- Format: On-site interview with competency and scenario-based questions
- Panel: Includes Clinical Lead and another member of the therapy team.
- Duration: 30–40 minutes
Locations:
This role is easily commutable from: Guildford, Farnborough, Camberley, Aldershot, Leatherhead, Epsom, Weybridge, Staines, Farnham, Walton-on-Thames
Contact Details:
To apply or for more information and an informal discussion about this position, please contact Georgia Arnold at garnold@compassltd.co.uk
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.
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