Job Description – Counsellor / Psychotherapist
Location: PROMIS Clinics, Deal, Kent
Working Pattern: Sunday– Thursday (5 days per week/45 hour per week)
Contract Type: Permanent / Contract
Start Date: Immediate start available
Important Information
This role is entirely face-to-face and based at our clinic in Deal, Kent.
- There is no remote working option
- Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Deal, Kent
- Please do not apply if you are seeking remote work
About PROMIS Clinics
PROMIS Clinics is a leading private treatment provider specialising in addiction and mental health care. Our Kent clinic is a homely, intimate 16-bed residential retreat set within 5 acres of countryside.
We provide a comprehensive and personalised treatment approach, supporting individuals with:
- Substance addictions
- Behavioural addictions
- Mental health conditions including depression and anxiety
Our multidisciplinary team delivers tailored, evidence-based care to support recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Addiction / Mental Health Therapist or Counsellor to join our dynamic clinical team.
Working under the supervision of the Clinic Manager, you will deliver a range of therapeutic interventions including assessments, individual therapy, group work, and family sessions, in line with your competencies.
You will also take on a case management role, coordinating all aspects of a client’s treatment journey from assessment through to discharge and aftercare.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments
- Manage a caseload, guiding clients through inpatient treatment and beyond
- Act as a case manager, coordinating all aspects of client care
- Develop and implement individualised, goal-oriented treatment plans
- Provide therapy as part of inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare programmes
- Monitor client progress and adapt treatment plans as needed
- Identify barriers to recovery and support clients in overcoming these
- Carry out risk assessments and risk management planning
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, including:
- Psychosocial assessments
- Treatment plans
- Progress notes
- Risk assessments
- Discharge summaries
- Ensure all documentation meets internal policies and regulatory standards
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Support clients and families in understanding mental health and addiction
- Stay informed of developments in addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment
Person Specification
- Friendly, approachable, and professional manner
- Compassionate and dedicated to client care
- Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload
- Commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Ability to report effectively to senior management
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
- Adherence to strict confidentiality and data protection standards
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,318.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Addiction Experience?
- Experience working with mental health conditions?
Experience:
- therapy: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
