Intake Therapist

Compass Health Center•Chicago, IL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Health Center helps patients overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles. This role is for an Intake Therapist who will guide patients in their first steps towards healing, supporting them through a fundamental part of their personal journey at Compass, and being an expert on compatible programs and resources. This specific role focuses on Over 18 Programs. Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, providing patient-centered care in Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient (PHP/IOP) settings. Based in Chicagoland, they serve patients from ages 5 through adulthood in onsite facilities or through virtual programming, filling a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care.

Requirements

Are a Psychologist or Master’s level clinician with 1+ years of clinical experience conducting intake assessments and individual therapy
Hold the following licenses or certifications: LPC, LSW, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT
Have knowledge and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as other empirically supported treatments
Have previous experience with patients in crisis
Have worked in a PHP/IOP, residential, or inpatient setting

Responsibilities

Complete initial intake evaluation to determine diagnosis and appropriateness of program
Interface with program directors during intake process regarding patient appropriateness for programming
Work with patients and families regarding appropriate referrals if treatment at Compass Health Center is not indicated during intake
Screen potential intakes and answer questions from families, providers, and potential patients
Chart and communicate with our utilization review department regarding initial insurance authorizations
Facilitate group therapy and family therapy, as needed (e.g., when intake census is lower, intake therapist may be requested to assist with proving coverage leading groups or covering family therapy sessions)
Participate in professional development activities