Adolescent Group Therapist

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on CompassHealth Center whenincrisis – every day, wehelp people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely. About This Role At the core of Compass we believe in the power of community and connection, which is why we are committed to our group-based programming. As a group therapist, you will spend the majority of your time with our patients facilitating evidenced based groups using modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT. We are seeking new and experienced clinicians with a passion for delivering dynamic and informative groups for our patients. If you are seeking an opportunity to provide exceptional care, we’d love to have you on our team. Our location in Northbrook is our first and largest facility, and consists not only of our widest variety of programs, but also serves as a pilot site for many of our new treatment offerings. What You'll Do: Providing group therapy to patients in a safe and therapeutic milieu Assessing patients on daily basis for safety, ADLs, and mental status Developing effective therapeutic group relationships that promote positive change in patients Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to inform facilitation of group therapy sessions Relaying relevant clinical information from group sessions to treatment team during rounds and as needed Providing safety checks with safety plan as needed Developing creative program material and curriculum and adjusting group therapy content, as needed, to fit group needs Organizing and maintaining clinical group material to provide structure to curriculum Tracking frequency of skills taught in program to ensure full breadth of CBT/DBT skills are provided Documenting therapeutic processes, as well as all other relevant clinical information Communicating patient progress, interaction and presentation to clinical staff Completing discharges for patients discharging from the intensive outpatient program Creating and updating treatment plans Participating in professional development activities Other duties, as assigned Who You Are: Have one year post master’s experience (preferred) Hold the following licenses or education: LSW (or LSW eligible), LPC (or LPC eligible), LCSW, or LCPC Possess a core skill set of CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing skills Have prior experience working in crisis environment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting (preferred, not required) Have prior experience treating: Depression/Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders We are committed to a fair and equitable work environment. The expected compensation range for this role is below. This range includes multiple career path levels across the organization; where you fall in the range is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, your years of experience, type of experience, location, and education/certifications. Compass reserves the right to update these ranges. Compensation

$47,000 – $65,000 USD

Who We Are Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the PartialHospitalizationand Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming.Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare. A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us, and hopefully will be to you, too. Cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient centered care, passion, innovation, and agility should be your power sources. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a joint mission towards healing our communities. Benefits & Perks We know that you will be dedicated to your purpose here. We look at that investment as a two-way street. We are proud to offer plenty of space for growth, and opportunities to pursue continuous development within our organization. For eligible positions, our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k program with company matching, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compasshealthcenter