Adult Mental Health & Substance Use Primary Therapist

Compass Health Center•Oak Brook, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Health Center is seeking an experienced therapist with a passion for delivering evidence-based therapy to adults in a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)/Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) setting. The role focuses on working with patients who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Unlike traditional abstinence-based programs, Compass Health Center's approach is primarily skills-based and can be tailored to individual patient goals, including reducing use, harm reduction, or abstinence, while also exploring the relationship between mental health and substance use. The Primary Therapist will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, conduct individual therapy sessions, collaborate with patients' outpatient teams, and lead patients through their overall treatment program. This role involves close partnership with other treatment team members, including Group Therapists, Family Therapists, and Prescribers, to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care within a modern, inviting facility.

Requirements

Hold LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LSW, MFT, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD licenses or certifications
2+ years of clinical experience conducting individual and family therapy
Ability to assist families and patients in talking about difficult topics
Excellent time management skills
Ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast-paced and changing environment

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