Associate Director, Evening Program

Compass Health Center•Chicago, IL

1d•$78,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Health Center is expanding access to care by launching a new onsite Evening Program, creating opportunities for clinicians and leaders. This role will help lead this new program, supporting both the team and patients while continuing to provide direct clinical care. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing clinicians, building a strong team culture, and maintaining clinical expertise. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with specific schedules based on program needs, covering evening hours from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST. The office is located in Chicago's North Center neighborhood.

Requirements

Licensed Doctorate Level Psychologist or Masters Level Clinician (LCPC or LCSW)
Clinical experience conducting assessments, individual, family or group therapy experience
Knowledge and experience of group dynamics utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as other empirically supported treatments
Experience with patients in crisis
Program development and implementation experience
Experience supervising therapists, both licensed and seeking licensure
Excellent time management
Ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment

Responsibilities

Assist Program Directors in overseeing quality of care in EIOP programs
Coordinate with onsite over 18 programs to ensure alignment of programming and areas of overlap between virtual and onsite programs
Manage clinical team of primary and group therapists
Meet with patients individually to assess and chart progress of treatment
Assess patient’s progress and need for higher level of care, step down or discharge
Guide discharge planning with treatment team to ensure continuity of care
Provide virtual and phone coaching to patients
Engage in frequent communication and collaboration with team members via rounds, Aura notes, emails, and ongoing communication
Coordinate care with patient’s outside providers via zoom, phone and email to ensure continuity of care
Provide group, individual, and family therapy, as needed
Aid in crisis management
Ensure that all documentation and data are tracked/completed in an accurate and timely manner
Oversee initial and continuing insurance needs of patients through frequent communication with Utilization Review Team
Provide clinical supervision for staff working toward licensure, as needed
Support CCO in assessing team needs and facilitating adult-specific professional development
Ensure that all adult program activities are aligned with Compass values and mission statement
Support IOP team in ensuring that issues related to liability/ethics (e.g., mandated reporting, patient complaints) are addressed quickly and appropriately
Ensure that virtual programs adhere to all policies and procedures
Effectively coordinate with other Compass programs and departments
Coordinate community outreach (ex: provide trainings, cultivate referral sources, conduct tours)
Actively engage in EIOP program development and expansion
Participate in interviews with CCO as needed
Meet with CCO on a regular basis for supervision/consultation