Over 18 Group Therapist

About the role

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis - every day, we help 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 with patients mostly aged 18-23
• Facilitating and co-facilitating skills, psychoeducation, and process therapy groups using CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing approaches within our Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program
• Facilitating and co-facilitating skills, psychoeducation, and process therapy groups using CBT, DBT, and ACT approaches within our General Mood and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Program
• Developing effective therapeutic group relationships that promote positive change in patients
• Relaying relevant clinical information to treatment teams during daily rounds and throughout the day as needed
• Developing program material and adjusting group therapy content, as needed, to fit group needs
• Engaging in crisis management, as needed
• Charting in our electronic medical records system
• Participating in professional development activities
• This position may also include meeting with patients individually for case management

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 partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting (preferred, not required)
• Have prior experience treating: Depression/Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, Substance Use disorders

Pay and benefits

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

We know job descriptions can be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to apply!

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.

What's Next?

Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft, so whether or not you check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply - we'd be grateful to hear from you!