Child & Adolescent Primary Clinical Therapist

Compass Health Center•Northbrook, IL

50d

About The Position

As a Primary Therapist, you’ll work thoughtfully with our patients to develop and implement their individualized treatment plans. This role will consist of conducting individual therapy meetings, collaborating with patients’ outpatient teams, and leading patients through their overall treatment program. You’ll partner closely with the entirety of our treatment teams, including Group Therapists, Family Therapists, and Prescribers to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care. Our location in Northbrook is our first and largest facility, and consists not only of our widest variety of programs, but also serves as a pilot site for many of our new treatment offerings.

Requirements

Hold the following licenses or certifications PhD, PsyD, LMFT, LCPC, LCSW, ALMFT, LCP, or LSW
A motivated and dynamic Clinician and can work effectively with families in crisis.

Nice To Haves

2 + years of post master’s experience preferred including working with children and families
A core skill set of CBT and DBT and prior experience working in a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient program are preferred.
Innovative, organized, excellent work ethic, passionate about patient care, and has the ability to lead and work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

Complete initial intake evaluation to determine diagnosis and appropriateness of program
Provide group and individual therapy for child and adolescent patients
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’ home school 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)
Provide insurance utilization team with updates