Adult Group Therapist

Compass Health Center•Chicago, IL

13d•$47,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Health Center is seeking a group therapist to provide evidence-based group therapy in its group-focused programming. The therapist will spend most of their time facilitating dynamic, informative groups using modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, supporting patients experiencing mental health crises and related challenges. The role is based at the Chicago office in the North Center neighborhood. It may also include individual meetings with patients for case management.

Requirements

Be a psychologist or Master’s-level therapist.
Hold an LSW (or be LSW eligible), LPC (or be LPC eligible), LCSW, LCPC, PsyD, or PhD.
Possess core skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Have a passion for facilitating group therapy and working collaboratively with others.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting.

Responsibilities

Provide group therapy to patients in a safe and therapeutic milieu.
Develop effective therapeutic group relationships that promote positive change in patients.
Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based therapies.
Relay relevant clinical information to the treatment team during daily rounds and as needed.
Develop program material and adjust group therapy content as needed to fit group needs.
Engage in crisis management as needed.
Create and update treatment plans.
Chart in the electronic medical records system.
Participate in professional development activities.
Meet individually with patients for case management, as applicable.