Adult Group Therapist

Compasshealthcenter; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Center in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an Adult Group Therapist to facilitate group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and ACT. The position is 100% on-site, Monday to Friday, focusing on patients aged 18+ with various mental health challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or higher, relevant licenses, and a passion for therapeutic group work. With a compensation range of $60,000 to $80,000, this role supports career growth and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passionate about facilitating group therapy and collaboration.
• Prior experience with various patient diagnoses, including Mood & Anxiety and Trauma.
• Experience in partial hospitalization or inpatient settings preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Providing group therapy to patients in a safe environment.
• Developing therapeutic relationships to promote positive change.
• Learning and implementing Compass group curriculum.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Education

Psychologist or Master’s level therapist

LSW or LPC or LCSW or LCPC or PsyD or PhD

Job description

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on CompassHealth Center whenincrisis – every day, wehelp people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.

About This Role

Launched in September 2023, our location in Silver Spring, MD, is already home to top local talent in behavioral health care.

At the core of Compass we believe in the power of community and connection, which is why we are committed to our group-based programming. As an Adult Group Therapist, you will spend the majority of your time with our patients facilitating evidenced based groups using modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT. We are seeking new and experienced clinicians with a passion for delivering dynamic and informative groups for our patients. If you are seeking an opportunity to provide exceptional care, we’d love to have you on our team.

This role will work with patients aged 18+ in our Mood & Anxiety Program and OCD Programs. As a Group Therapist at Compass, you’ll receive expert training that lays the foundation and cultivates expertise necessary for personal, clinical, and professional growth. Specifically, you’ll receive training and development in curriculum-based programming and evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT. We also provide the opportunity for cross-training in our specialty areas, such as Trauma, Mental Health and Substance, and School Refusal.

Note: This is a 100% on-site position, Monday through Friday

What You'll Do:

• Providing group therapy to patients in a safe and therapeutic milieu
• Developing effective therapeutic group relationships that promote positive change in patients
• Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as other evidenced-based therapies
• Relaying relevant clinical information to treatment team during daily rounds and throughout the program day as needed
• Learning and implementing the Compass group curriculum especially to address patient needs
• Engaging in crisis management, as neededCharting in our electronic medical records system
• Participating in professional development activities
• This position may also include meeting with patients individually or with family members
• Other duties as needed

Who You Are:

• Are passionate about facilitating group therapy and seeking an environment to work collaboratively with others
• Are a Psychologist or Master’s level therapist
• Have prior experience or interest in working with patients of varying diagnoses including Mood & Anxiety, OCD/Complex Anxiety, Trauma, Mental Health and Substance Use
• Hold the following licenses or education: LSW (or LSW eligible), LPC (or LPC eligible), LCSW, LCPC, PsyD, or PhD
• Possess a core skill set of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills
• Have prior experience working in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting (preferred, not required)

We are committed to a fair and equitable work environment. The expected compensation range for this role is below. This range includes multiple career path levels across the organization; where you fall in the range is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, your years of experience, type of experience, location, and education/certifications. Compass reserves the right to update these ranges.

Compensation: $60,000 — $80,000 USD