Group Therapist - OCD & Anxiety (DBT/CBT/ACT) PHP/IOP

Compass Health Center, Llc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company matching

PTO including parental leave

CEU seminars

Job summary

Compass Health Center seeks a Group Therapist to support Over 18 Mood and Anxiety PHP/IOP programs in Chicago. You will lead group therapy sessions using CBT, DBT, and ACT, conduct assessments, provide exposure therapy, and contribute to curriculum development. Collaboration with families and outside providers is essential for continuity of care.

The role emphasizes group-based care in a central Chicago office with opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training in ERP techniques.

Qualifications

• One year post-master’s exposure therapy experience preferred.
• Hold licenses or certifications: PhD, PsyD, LCPC, LCSW, LSW, LPC.
• Core CBT and DBT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead group therapy sessions teaching DBT, CBT, and ACT skills.
• Conduct and write assessments of new patients to the program.
• Provide individual and milieu-based exposure therapy.
• Participate in individual therapy as needed.
• Develop and implement program materials and curricula.
• Communicate with patients’ family or support system as needed.
• Coordinate care with outside providers for continuity of care.
• Provide updates to insurance utilization team.
• Chart daily progress of patients.
• Attend training for Exposure Response Prevention Therapy.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Group therapy

Education

PhD or PsyD licensure

LCPC/LCSW/LSW/LPC licensure

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

Compass Health Center is seeking a Group Therapist as part of our Over 18 Mood and Anxiety PHP/IOP programs, focusing on our Complex Anxiety and OCD programs. 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 a 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.

Our centrally located Chicago office is nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of North Center, not to mention the social events hosted on our fully furnished rooftop!

What You'll Do:

• Lead group therapy sessions teaching DBT, CBT, and ACT skills
• Conduct and write assessments of new patients to the program
• Provide individual and milieu-based exposure therapy
• Participate in individual therapy as needed
• Development and implementation of program material and curriculum
• Communicate with patients’ family members or support system, as needed
• Coordinate care with patients’ outside providers to ensure continuity of care
• Provide insurance utilization team with updates
• Chart progress of patients daily
• Attend training for Exposure Response Prevention Therapy

Who You Are:

• One year, post master’s exposure therapy experience; preferred
• Hold the following licenses or certification: PhD, PsyD, LCPC, LCSW, LSW, LPC; preferred
• Possess a core skill set of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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

$47,000 - $65,000 USD

We know job descriptionscan be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to apply!

Who We Are

Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the PartialHospitalizationand Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming.Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare.

A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us, and hopefully will be to you, too. Cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient centered care, passion, innovation, and agility should be your power sources. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a joint mission towards healing our communities.

We know that you will be dedicated to your purpose here. We look at that investment as a two-way street. We are proud to offer plenty of space for growth, and opportunities to pursue continuous development within our organization.

For eligible positions, our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k program with company matching, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities.

What’s Next?

Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft, so whether or not you check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply – we’d be grateful to hear from you!

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