Tudor House, a new residential addiction home in the Priory network, needs a Therapy Lead to build and manage a new team of therapists within its therapy-led programme. The role is mainly about leading and supervising therapy staff, with a reduced patient caseload to allow line management, and being on hand for complex clinical issues such as risk. It stands out for its calm, non-medical setting and bespoke treatment across a wide range of addictions. Applicants need HCPC or accredited psychotherapy registration and substantial addiction experience.
What the job involves
- Lead and support a diverse range of therapy staff, including psychology and other specialisms
- Facilitate regular management supervision in line with Priory policy, using a cascade system with other qualified therapists
- Hold an agreed reduced level of patient-facing clinical hours to carry line management responsibility
- Be available for clinical issues, including managing risk, complex patient needs and supporting cases with the wider MDT
- Assist qualified staff with assessing patients and implementing individual care plans
- Carry out routine tasks delegated to support patients' wellbeing, dignity and treatment
What’s required
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration, or accreditation as a psychotherapist with BACP, BABCP or UKCP
Experience
- Substantial experience in addiction services
- Experience in a commercial environment
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of therapeutic roles within mental health settings
- Proven leadership and managerial supervision skills
- Excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills
- Calm and effective in challenging or high-pressure situations
- Awareness of cost management
- Flexibility to respond to changing organisational and business needs
Checks & eligibility
- Successful disclosure at an appropriate level from DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland
What’s offered
- Priory covers the cost of the DBS check
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