Intake Therapist

Compass Health Center, Llc; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Center in Golden Valley, MN is opening a new intake therapist position to guide patients through their first steps toward healing. You will perform initial intake evaluations, determine program fit, and help families understand referrals.

You will work with crisis-informed populations, collaborate with directors, and may support group and family therapy when census allows. The role emphasizes CBT/DBT and empirically supported treatments in PHP/IOP settings.

Qualifications

• Psychologist or master’s level clinician with 1+ year of intake and individual therapy experience.
• Licenses: LPC, LSW, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT.
• Knowledge of CBT, DBT, and other empirically supported treatments.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial intake evaluation to determine diagnosis and program fit.
• Coordinate with program directors on patient suitability for Compass programs.
• Guide patients and families on referrals when Compass care is not indicated.
• Screen intakes and address questions from families, providers, patients.
• Interface with utilization review for initial insurance authorizations.
• Facilitate group and family therapy as needed.

Skills

Intake assessments

Individual therapy

Crisis care

CBT/DBT knowledge

Education

Licenses: LPC/LCSW/LMFT/PhD/PsyD

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

As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care.

Our newest location in Golden Valley, MN, will be home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers will build our child, adolescent, and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.

As we prepare to open our Golden Valley facility, we are seeking an Intake Therapist to help guide our patients in taking their first steps towards healing. If you are passionate about supporting patients through a fundamental part of their personal journey here at Compass, while being an expert on compatible programs and resources, you would be a great addition to our team.

What You'll Do:

• Complete initial intake evaluation to determine diagnosis and appropriateness of program
• Interface with program directors during intake process regarding patient appropriateness for programming
• Work with patients and families regarding appropriate referrals if treatment at Compass Health Center is not indicated during intake
• Screen potential intakes and answer questions from families, providers, and potential patients
• Chart and communicate with our utilization review department regarding initial insurance authorizations
• Facilitate group therapy and family therapy, as needed (e.g., when intake census is lower, intake therapist may be requested to assist with proving coverage leading groups or covering family therapy sessions)

Who You Are:

• Are a Psychologist or Master’s level clinician with 1+ years of clinical experience conducting intake assessments and individual therapy
• Hold the following licenses or certifications: LPC, LSW, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT
• Have knowledge and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as other empirically supported treatments
• Have previous experience with patients in crisis
• Have worked in a PHP/IOP, residential, or inpatient setting

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.