Adolescent Primary Clinical Therapist

Compass Health Center•Northbrook, IL

17d•$55,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Adolescent Primary Clinical 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 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 As a Primary Therapist, you’ll work thoughtfully with our patients to develop and implement their individualized treatment plans. This role will consist of conducting individual therapy meetings, collaborating with patients’ outpatient teams, and leading patients through their overall treatment program. You’ll partner closely with the entirety of our treatment teams, including Group Therapists, Family Therapists, and Prescribers to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care. 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.

Requirements

Hold the following licenses or certifications: LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LSW, MFT, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD
The ability to assist families and patients in talking about difficult topics is a necessity.
Excellent time management skills, ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment.

Nice To Haves

2 + years of clinical experience conducting individual and family therapy (preferred)

Responsibilities

Complete initial intake evaluation to determine diagnosis and appropriateness of program
Provide group and individual therapy
Provide family therapy as needed
Communicate with patients’ family members or support system, on a weekly basis or as needed
Coordinate care with patients’ outside providers to ensure continuity of care
Communicate with patients’ homeschool and attend school re-entry meetings
Create individualized weekly schedules for each patient based on need
Assess patients’ progress and need for higher level of care, transition plan and/or discharge
Chart progress of patients appropriately
Complete administrative documentation (initial treatment plans/updates, discharges, attendance, research)
Participate in professional development activities
Provide insurance utilization team with updates
Provide group therapy, as needed
Other duties, as assigned