Adolescent Group Therapist

Compass Health Center•Falls Church, VA

2d•$64,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Health Center is a rapidly growing behavioral health organization and the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois. They are expanding their innovative programs and raising the standard for comprehensive care. A new location in Falls Church, Virginia, will launch in early 2027, building adolescent and adult programs from the ground up with experienced leadership. Compass believes in the power of community and connection, focusing on group-based programming. The Adolescent Group Therapist will facilitate evidence-based groups using modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT, working with patients aged 12-18 in the Mood & Anxiety Program, with opportunities for cross-training in specialty programs such as School Refusal, OCD/Complex Anxiety, and Mental Health and Substance Use. This position is anticipated to start in mid-January 2027, with interviews beginning in September 2026.

Requirements

Psychologist or Master's level therapist
Hold or be eligible for a Master's level provisional or independent clinical license in Virginia
1 + year of post-Master’s clinical experience, or a relevant master’s level internship
Possess a core skill set of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experience with patients in crisis, and a strong passion for working within high acuity environments

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing DBT/CBT skill groups, working with ages 12-18 years old
Providing crisis intervention and staff support, as needed
Developing and documenting treatment plans and weekly updates
Co-facilitating creative expression and other experiential therapeutic groups
Assisting program director in supporting families through phone coaching and follow-up calls
Checking in with treatment team about changes and progress for individual patients
Providing clinical observations and insights during interdisciplinary meetings
Providing individual support to patients, as needed
Providing support to other team members in various treatment groups
Providing guidance and support for milieu staff during skills and executive functioning therapy activities/instruction
Participating in discharge planning for patients
Other duties, as assigned