Mental Health Professional

Compass Health Center • Northbrook, IL

9h • $20 - $25

About The Position

Compass Health Center is seeking a Mental Health Professional to support its Child programs. The position combines direct patient interaction with administrative duties to help programs run smoothly. The role supports patients experiencing mental health challenges in a crisis-level care setting, with an emphasis on exemplary, patient-centered care and sensitivity to individual psychiatric conditions.

Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with children.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to juggle multiple demands in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning environment by being present in group therapy rooms, assisting with supervised study, and helping patients check in.
• Help manage crisis situations and support patients as they develop emotional regulation.
• Communicate patient progress with the team.
• Chart patient progress and complete incident reports thoroughly within 24 hours.
• Check and respond to daily emails, voicemails, and EMR messages.
• Collaborate with the team on individualized behavioral plans and contracts.
• Communicate and collaborate frequently with team members.
• Ensure safe patient transitions between rooms, and set up and clean group therapy rooms.
• Set up rooms for supervised study and complete attendance logs.
• Maintain organizational systems and patient privacy.
• Communicate by phone with patients and parents in non-crisis situations.
• Bring patients to and from the lobby when they arrive or need to leave at off-times.
• Supervise patients throughout the day.
• Complete administrative tasks such as data entry, attendance, and general paperwork.
• Ensure the program has appropriate supplies.
• Email parents, including sending invitations for parent meetings.
• Support supervised study and lunch when applicable.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• For eligible positions, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• For eligible positions, a 401(k) program with company matching.
• For eligible positions, generous paid time off.
• For eligible positions, competitive parental leave after one year of employment.
• Continuous training through CEU seminars.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Opportunities for growth and continuous development within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed