Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced addiction therapist to join our dedicated therapy team at Castle Craig Hospital.
Castle Craig is a unique place to work where you will have the support of a strong team and opportunities for professional development. You will be working alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team of therapists and doctors, delivering high quality therapy care to people with addictions.
About Us
Delivering compassionate care and achieving the best outcomes for people suffering from addictions to alcohol and drugs and mental health conditions, is at the heart of everything we do. All of us at Castle Craig are committed to this purpose.
Castle Craig Hospital is a centre of excellence for the treatment of addiction. We operate an abstinence-oriented, 12 Step informed programme for addictions and have run a successful therapy programme since 1988. We are located 45 minutes from Edinburgh and 50 minutes from Glasgow, in the beautiful Scottish Borders.
We are leaders in the UK and European rehab field, treating up to 82 patients onsite and many more via teletherapy. We also have clinics and networks in Ireland, London, the Netherlands and Sweden.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Biopsychosocial admissions assessment.
- Individualised treatment planning.
- Facilitate individual and group / family therapy sessions, fostering a safe and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Continuing care teletherapy.
- Weekend shift rota.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with professional standards and regulations.
- Successful candidates will also be expected to co-ordinate all aspects of therapeutic care for patients including follow up with referral sources.
- Stay informed about current research and best practices in psychotherapy to enhance clinical skills.
- Participate in regular supervision and professional development activities to maintain and improve therapeutic techniques.
Requirements
- A recognised qualification in Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work, along with relevant accreditation from a professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP) as detailed below.
- Proven experience in providing psychotherapy or counselling services in a clinical setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on active listening.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and ethical guidelines governing practice.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and training in the field of psychotherapy.
Specific Level 3 Therapist Requirements:
- Registered member of an accrediting body (AP, COSCA, BACP and BABCP) and working towards accreditation.
- Competency evaluated & can carry a full caseload - following an induction period.
- Therapists will be supported towards the goal of achieving accreditation with training and supervision support.
Benefits:
- Company pension contribution.
- Lunch and refreshments
- Free on-site parking
- Sick pay
- Use of hospital gym
- Discounts in Hospital Shop
- In service training opportunities
Schedule:
- 40 hours per week on site
- 9am - 5pm working day (Monday - Friday)
- Some weekends on rota
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through psychotherapy, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you located within a daily commutable distance from West Linton?
- Are you accredited or working towards accreditation with one of the accrediting bodies listed in our advertisement?
- Due to our remote location there is no reliable public transport available. Do you have your own transport?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/09/2025