Substance Misuse Counsellor / Therapist

Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading drug addiction charity who are looking for a Substance Misuse Counsellor / Therapist (BACP/NCPS or UKCP Qualified) for a permanent position based in Halstead, Essex. This role is working full time with 37.5 hours per week, this would be 9:00 am-5:00pm ideally but start and finish times can possibly be brought forward or moved back if needed, one weekend is to be worked per month and days off would be moved to during the week of your choice, part time is sadly not possible. The role is based with a leading charitable organisation, they provide excellent care and treatment to enable all those suffering from addictive disorders to achieve a goal of life-long recovery. The treatment centres provide comfortable and well-maintained accommodation and we have successfully treated hundreds of people affected by the negative impact of addiction. They treat addiction as an illness not a life choice and ensure that all our practitioners are highly trained and motivated to enable individuals to embark on a life changing process. Within your role as a counsellor you will be expected to contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales, conduct regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers, counsel individuals about their substance use and help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour. Other duties will include: To maintain records of the client attendance and participation in the group ..... full job details .....