Virtual Family Therapist

Compass Health Center•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Compass Health Center has a Virtual Family Therapist opening focused in our 18+ Virtual Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs. Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, setting the standard for excellence in the PHP/IOP space. Our evidence-based approach (CBT, DBT, ACT) and collaborative, team-based environment make Compass the best place to start or build your career. Our rapid growth continues to create new opportunities as we continue to push for better and differentiated care for our patients seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and other co-occurring conditions. We are looking for clinicians trained in delivering evidence-based family therapy in the PHP/IOP levels of care. If you work effectively with patients in crisis, possess an excellent work ethic, feel passionate about patient care and have the ability to work collaboratively with others, you would be a great fit for our team.

Requirements

Two years, post master’s family therapy experience
Two years, post master’s experience working in higher levels of care
Hold the following licenses or certification: LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT
Possess a core skill set of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experience working with both adolescents and adults

Responsibilities

Facilitating family sessions via Zoom to a caseload of assigned adult patients and their caregivers or partners.
Providing guidance and support to patients and family members virtually to help promote goals and encourage patients progress through the program.
Providing direction to families about effective ways of supporting the patient.
Discussion topics and family therapy goals include safety plans, incorporating skill implementation at home, offering psychoeducation, improving communication, creating home contracts.
Assisting in supporting families through phone coaching and follow-up calls.
Supporting patients in crisis.
Coordinating with the treatment team.
Attending rounds and other program meetings regularly as well as using the electronic systems of communication.
Communicating with outside providers conducting family therapy for continuity of care.
Collaborating with the treatment team in assessing the patient’s progress and need for higher level of care, stepdown, or discharge.
Helping the family to coordinate an effective discharge plan.
Providing individual support to patients as needed.
Contributing clinical observations and insights during interdisciplinary meetings.
Charting progress of patients appropriately in the electronic medical record.
Working on projects focused on program improvement and the overall growth and development of Compass.
Participating in weekly Virtual Team meetings
Working on projects focused on virtual program improvement and the overall growth and development of Compass