Lead Therapist - Liberty Clinic

Location: Liberty House Clinic, Old Bedford Road, LU2 7HP

Contract: Full-time, 40 Hours per week: 5 days a week on a rota which includes Saturday and Sundays
Salary: £38,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Lead Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at Liberty House Clinic
. This is a senior clinical role with responsibility for leading the therapeutic programme, supporting and developing therapists, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred addiction treatment.

You will play a key role in shaping clinical practice, maintaining governance standards, and supporting clients through every stage of their recovery journey.

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of the therapy team
• Deliver and oversee group and one-to-one therapy in line with treatment programmes
• Support the development, supervision, and performance of therapists
• Contribute to treatment planning, reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings
• Ensure therapy delivery aligns with regulatory, ethical, and organisational standards
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment for clients
• Support continuous improvement through audits, feedback, and service development

• Qualified - to a minimum of level 6 and registered member - visible on the relevant public register (e.g. BACP or NCPS membership)
• Substantial experience working within addiction, mental health, or residential treatment settings
• Proven experience in a senior, lead, or supervisory therapy role
• Strong understanding of group facilitation, trauma-informed practice, and recovery models
• Confident leader with excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Committed to high clinical standards and compassionate care

At UKAT, our work is guided by four core values that underpin everything we do:

• Understanding – We listen without judgement and recognise every individual’s unique journey
• Kindness – We lead with compassion, empathy, and respect
• Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and standards of care
• Teamwork – We work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients

We are looking for a Lead Therapist who not only demonstrates clinical excellence, but who truly lives these values in their leadership and practice.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading residential treatment centre
• Supportive, values-led organisation with a strong multidisciplinary culture
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• Birthday Off!
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Blue Light Card- discounts at thousands of retailers
• BUPA wellness programme

The Recruitment Process:

• You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position
• If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video/in-person interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for our 2nd stage interview)
• Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all