Adult Group Therapist

Compass Health Center•Silver Spring, MD

3d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 Launched in September 2023, our location in Silver Spring, MD, is already home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers will build our adolescent, and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and nurses working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade 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 an Adult 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. This role will work with patients aged 18+ in our Mood & Anxiety Program and OCD Programs. As a Group Therapist at Compass, you’ll receive expert training that lays the foundation and cultivates expertise necessary for personal, clinical, and professional growth. Specifically, you’ll receive training and development in curriculum-based programming and evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT. We also provide the opportunity for cross-training in our specialty areas, such as Trauma, Mental Health and Substance, and School Refusal. This is a 100% on-site position, Monday through Friday within the hours of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Requirements

Are passionate about facilitating group therapy and seeking an environment to work collaboratively with others
Are a Psychologist or Master’s level therapist
Have prior experience or interest in working with patients of varying diagnoses including Mood & Anxiety, OCD/Complex Anxiety, Trauma, Mental Health and Substance Use
Hold the following licenses or education: LSW (or LSW eligible), LPC (or LPC eligible), LCSW, LCPC, PsyD, or PhD
Possess a core skill set of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills

Nice To Haves

Have prior experience working in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

Providing group therapy to patients in a safe and therapeutic milieu
Developing effective therapeutic group relationships that promote positive change in patients
Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as other evidenced-based therapies
Relaying relevant clinical information to treatment team during daily rounds and throughout the program day as needed
Learning and implementing the Compass group curriculum especially to address patient 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 or with family members
Other duties as needed