Manager, Child Group Therapy

Compass Health Center•Chicago, IL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Health Center is seeking a Manager for our Child Program overseeing Group Therapy at our Chicago facility. We are looking for an experienced, clinically licensed therapist who is passionate about delivering evidence-based group therapy to children and adolescents (under 18) while leading, supervising, developing and mentoring Group Therapists within the program. This role offers the opportunity to combine direct clinical work with leadership responsibilities, making a meaningful impact on both patient outcomes and staff development. Our centrally located Chicago office is nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of North Center, not to mention the social events hosted on our fully furnished rooftop!

Requirements

Master’s level clinician with 3+ years of post-master’s clinical experience conducting individual, family, and/or group therapy.
Clinical license 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.
Ability to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships across multiple programs, provide consultation and support that is responsive to each program's unique operational and clinical needs.
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist Associate Directors and Program Directors in overseeing quality of care within the Child Program for both PHP and EIOP
Oversight and implementation of program material and curriculum
Continued development and refinement of Group Curriculum
Utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) as well as other evidenced-based therapies
Lead and manage all aspects of group therapy operations, including administrative functions, clinical observation and assessment, therapist mentorship and development, and ongoing clinical observation and assessment.
Provide Group Therapy
Provide primary individual therapy to a caseload of patients, as needed
Supervise and manage a team of group therapists and mental health professionals
Collaborate and coordinate with other leaders in the under 18 programs as well as within Chicago facility and Compass.
Provide clinical supervision for staff working towards licensure
Model and train team in effective behavior management
Engage in crisis management, as needed
Participate in and lead professional development activities
Participate in community outreach
Conduct and write intakes of new patients to the program as needed
Interview and hire 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 therapy team