Child Primary Clinical Therapist

Compass Health Center•Northbrook, IL

9h•$55,000 - $90,000•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. 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

Are a Psychologist or Master’s level therapist (required)
Have knowledge and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as other evidenced-based therapies
Have experience with patients in crisis, ideally prior experience working in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting

Nice To Haves

Hold one of the following licenses: PhD, LCSW, or LCPC (preferred)
2+ years clinical work experience post-Master’s (strongly preferred)

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’ 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