Primary Clinical Therapist

Compass Health Center•Silver Spring, MD

14h•$75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Compass Health Center is hiring a Primary Clinical Therapist to provide individualized treatment in its partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. The therapist conducts individual sessions, develops and updates treatment plans, and guides patients through their treatment program in collaboration with Group Therapists, Family Therapists, Prescribers, and patients’ outpatient providers. The role primarily serves adults age 18 and older, with the opportunity to support adolescents age 12 and older in the Mood & Anxiety Program. Cross-training may be available in specialty programs and services, including OCD/Complex Anxiety, Mental Health and Substance Use, and Trauma. The position offers training and support for clinicians seeking to broaden their clinical skills. Compass Health Center provides crisis-level mental health care through onsite facilities and virtual programming. The organization serves patients from age 5 through adulthood and offers care between outpatient and inpatient levels. Compensation is $75,000–$100,000 USD; placement in the range depends on factors including experience, location, education, and certifications.

Requirements

Be a Psychologist or Master’s-level therapist.
Have knowledge of and experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based therapies.
Have experience working with patients in crisis.

Nice To Haves

Hold a PhD, PsyD, LCSW, or LCPC license.
Have at least two years of clinical work experience after completing a Master’s degree.
Have prior experience in a partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting.

Responsibilities

Complete intake evaluations as needed to determine diagnosis and program appropriateness.
Create and update treatment plans.
Meet individually with patients to assess progress and guide treatment planning.
Coordinate care with patients’ individual providers to support continuity of care.
Assess patient progress and determine the need for a higher level of care or discharge.
Communicate with patients’ family members or support systems weekly or as needed.
Communicate with patients’ schools and participate in school re-entry meetings.
Document care in the electronic medical records system.
Participate in crisis management as part of a treatment team.
Participate in professional development activities.
Provide group and family therapy as needed.
Perform other duties as needed.