Manager, Adolescent Group Therapy

Compass Health Center•Northbrook, IL

2d•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. About This Role Compass Health Center is seeking a leader for our Adolescent program overseeing Group Therapy at our Northbrook location. We are looking for an experienced therapist who will lead evidence-based group therapy to adolescents and who will lead, manage, and mentor group therapists within the program. Our adolescent program works with patients ages 13-18.

Requirements

Master’s level clinician with 3+ years of post-master’s clinical experience conducting individual, family, and/or group therapy.
Clinical licensed required: PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT or LCPC
Knowledge and experience of group dynamics utilizing CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, among other effective treatments.
Experience with patients in crisis.
Experience supervising mental health workers, both licensed and seeking licensure.
Excellent time management skills, ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment.
Strength in collaborating and consulting with various programs and their differing needs
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist Associate Directors and Program Directors in overseeing quality of care within the Adolescent program
Collaborate with Associate Director of EIOP to ensure appropriate staffing
Oversee group room staff scheduling
Work in collaboration with Associate Director of EIOP to provide coverage for EIOP as either acting manager onsite or facilitating groups
Oversight and implementation of program material and curriculum
Continued development and refinement of Group Curriculum
Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as other evidenced-based therapies
Oversee and manage group therapy operations. This includes administrative responsibilities as well as mentoring and developing group therapists within the program.
Collaborate and coordinate with other leaders in the under 18 programs, as well as within the Northbrook facility and Compass.
Providing clinical supervision for staff working towards licensure, where applicable
Managing a team of group therapists
Provide Group Therapy
Maintain a caseload of primary cases
Engage in crisis management, as needed
Participating in professional development activities
As indicated, participating in community outreach
Interview, hire and train staff, as needed
Engage in frequent communication and collaboration with team members via rounds, EMR notes, emails, and face-to-face communication.
Write and deliver performance reviews for the group therapists whom you manage
Provide direct feedback, attune to team needs, and lead team building, and professional development as needed
Other duties, as needed