Young Adult Group Therapist

Compass Health Center • Northbrook, IL

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About The Position

Compass Health Center is seeking a group therapist for its Northbrook facility. The role focuses primarily on facilitating evidence-based group programming for patients, mostly ages 18–23, in a safe and therapeutic setting. Groups use approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, psychoeducation, skills practice, and process therapy across Dual Diagnosis and General Mood and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Programs. The position may also include individual case management meetings with patients.

Requirements

• Hold an LSW (or be LSW eligible), LPC (or be LPC eligible), LCSW, or LCPC.
• Possess core skills in CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of post-master’s experience.
• Prior experience in a partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting.
• Prior experience treating depression or mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide group therapy in a safe and therapeutic milieu, primarily for patients ages 18–23.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate skills, psychoeducation, and process therapy groups for the Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program using CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing approaches.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate skills, psychoeducation, and process therapy groups for the General Mood and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Program using CBT, DBT, and ACT approaches.
• Develop effective therapeutic group relationships that promote positive change in patients.
• Relay relevant clinical information to treatment teams during daily rounds and as needed throughout the day.
• Develop program material and adjust group therapy content as needed to fit group needs.
• Engage in crisis management as needed.
• Document in the electronic medical records system.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Meet with patients individually for case management, as the position may require.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible positions.
• 401(k) program with company matching for eligible positions.
• Generous paid time off for eligible positions.
• Competitive parental leave after one year of employment for eligible positions.
• Continuous training through CEU seminars for eligible positions.
• Volunteering opportunities for eligible positions.
• Growth and opportunities for continuous development within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level