Associate Director, Adult Program

Compass Health Center•Falls Church, VA

5d•$90,000 - $110,000•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 As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care. Launching in early 2027, our newest location in Falls Church, VA, will be 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 and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade. As we prepare to open our Falls Church facility, we are looking for an experienced Associate Director to supervise, manage and mentor therapists across Compass Adult programming/services. In partnership with the rest of the Falls Church Leadership Team, you will play a key role in building and shaping a strong culture at the location, while offering direct coaching and development to our team. Our programs will serve patients across a variety of diagnoses including Mood/Anxiety, OCD/Complex Anxiety, Trauma, and Substance Use.

Requirements

Licensed Doctorate Level Psychologist, Masters Level Clinician with independent clinical license, or a postgraduate degree in a healthcare field
Knowledge and experience of group dynamics utilizing CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, among other effective treatments.
Experience with patients in crisis.
Experience supervising mental health workers, both licensed and seeking licensure.
Excellent time management skills, ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment.
Strength in collaborating and consulting with various programs and their differing needs
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist Program Director in overseeing quality of care within Adult Programs/Services (Mood and Anxiety, Substance, OCD, and Trauma)
Working closely with Compass’ Center of Excellence team in oversight, implementation and continued development and refinement of program material and group curriculum
Oversee and manage primary/family/group therapy operations. This includes administrative responsibilities as well as mentoring, supervising, managing and developing therapists within the program.
Perform and support other clinical roles as needed including primary and family therapy
Providing clinical supervision for staff working towards licensure
Communicate with patients’ family members or support system, as needed
Coordinate care with patients’ outside providers to ensure continuity of care
Engaging in crisis management, as needed
Participating in professional development activities
As indicated, participating in community outreach
Conducting clinical intakes to identify clinical diagnoses, functional impairment, personal strengths and make treatment recommendations; charting progress of patients appropriately; providing group, individual, and family therapy, as needed
Advertise, interview, hire staff, as needed
Engage in frequent communication and collaboration with team members via rounds, EMR notes, emails, and face-to-face communication.
Support the clinical needs of the site in all programs and roles