Over 18 Group Therapist

Compass Health Center • Northbrook, IL

5h • $47,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Compass Health Center is seeking an Over 18 Group Therapist for its Northbrook location. The therapist will primarily facilitate evidence-based group programming for patients, mostly ages 18–23, using approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. The role supports patients in the Dual Diagnosis and General Mood and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Programs and may also include individual case management meetings. The Northbrook facility is Compass’s first and largest location and serves as a pilot site for new treatment offerings.

Requirements

• Hold an LSW (or be LSW eligible), LPC (or be LPC eligible), LCSW, or LCPC license or education.
• Possess a core skill set in CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Have prior experience treating depression or mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders.

Nice To Haves

• One year of post-master’s experience.
• Prior experience in a partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide group therapy in a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate skills, psychoeducation, and process therapy groups in the Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program using CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing approaches.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate skills, psychoeducation, and process therapy groups in the General Mood and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Program using CBT, DBT, and ACT approaches.
• Develop effective therapeutic group relationships that promote positive change in patients.
• Relay relevant clinical information to treatment teams during daily rounds and throughout the day as needed.
• Develop program material and adjust group therapy content as needed to fit group needs.
• Engage in crisis management as needed.
• Chart in the electronic medical records system.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Potentially meet with patients individually for case management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible positions.
• 401(k) program with company matching for eligible positions.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive parental leave after one year of employment.
• Continuous training through CEU seminars.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Opportunities for growth and continuous development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level