Bank Addictions Therapist

Priory Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Bank Addictions Therapist to join their team. The successful candidate will conduct assessments, lead therapy sessions, and support patient wellbeing in a dynamic healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant accreditation and experience in therapy or counselling. This role offers competitive hourly rates and a range of employee benefits, including training opportunities and support for career development.

Benefits

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 gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in therapy or counselling is essential.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate documentation.
• Skills in leading group therapy sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments to determine clients' needs.
• Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions.
• Manage, monitor and review an assigned caseload.
• Maintain clinical records and present progress reports.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Therapeutic knowledge

Education

Recognized post-graduate qualification in counselling or therapy

Job description

Bank Addictions Therapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham

Compensation: £14.00 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital Altrincham is looking to recruit a Bank Addictions Therapist to join the team.

Priory Hospital Altrincham provides expert treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions. The hospital is comprised of three inpatient units, providing specialist care for adults with range of mental health challenges and addictions. Altrincham also provides established, evidence-based outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder. We also offer private autism assessments for adults.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. 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 patients.

• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual client’s therapeutic needs.
• Leads and facilitates group and/or individual therapy sessions, ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the clients, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients’ therapy plan.
• Manages, monitors and reviews an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed timescales.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical records, case file notes and computerised information, and other associated documentation; providing and presenting progress reports to case conference meetings on a regular basis.

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 role holder will possess a relevant accreditation, having completed a recognized post-graduate qualification in counselling or therapy. Additionally, they will bring relevant experience to the position, ensuring they have the practical knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the role.

What we will give you in return

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 Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.