Addiction Therapy Lead - New Residential Recovery Service

Job Title: Addiction Therapy Lead - New Residential Recovery Service

Salary: £42,000 - £53,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: North West London

Contract Type: Permanent

Qualifications: BACP, BABCP or HCPC Accredited

Summary:

Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with a leading provider of mental health and addiction recovery services as they launch a flagship, therapy-led residential programme in North West London.

This ground breaking service is designed for individuals who do not require medical detox but would benefit from immersive, structured, and trauma-informed care. Offering placements of 14, 28, or 42 days, the setting focuses on both substance and behavioural addictions, underpinned by modern, non-12-step, harm-reduction principles.

We are now seeking a passionate and experienced Addiction Therapy Lead to take a senior clinical role in this dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

Your Role at a Glance:

As Addiction Therapy Lead, you'll be instrumental in guiding therapeutic delivery and service culture from day one. This role blends group and individual therapy with clinical leadership, offering you a rare opportunity to shape a truly person-centred model of addiction recovery.

You'll supervise junior therapists, contribute to service development, and work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions that promote sustainable, empowering change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based 1:1 and group therapy
• Provide clinical supervision to junior therapists (1-2 per month)
• Lead and contribute to clinical case reviews and MDT planning
• Guide less experienced team members and support complex client work
• Take ownership of a key service area and contribute to operational development
• Ensure high standards of documentation and clinical governance
• Uphold best practice standards and national guidelines
• Represent the therapy team in internal and external communications
• Champion a trauma-informed, client-led recovery ethos

What We're Looking For:

• Full accreditation with BACP, BABCP, or HCPC
• Experienced Therapy Manager/Lead in a complex mental health/addiction/recovery service
• Minimum 2 years experience in addiction and recovery services
• Experience facilitating both group and individual therapy
• Experience with trauma-informed care and harm-reduction models
• Strong leadership qualities with an interest in service development
• Passion for ethical, collaborative, and client-led care

Why Join?:

• Influence the direction of a flagship new service
• Genuine opportunity to deliver care your way - person-centred, therapeutic, and empowering
• Structured CPD pathway and internal career progression
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Additional birthday leave
• Access to health & wellbeing benefits portal
• Free parking & fully funded DBS
• Clear salary progression structure

Nearby Locations: Based in North West London, this service is commutable from the following areas: Barnet, Watford, Harrow, Potters Bar, Enfield, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Mill Hill, Edgware, St Albans, Borehamwood

Contact Details:

For more information or to apply, please contact Georgia Arnold at Compass Associates:

Recommendations:

Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.