The Primary Therapist develops and implements individualized treatment plans for adults in a PHP/IOP setting. Responsibilities include conducting intake evaluations, providing individual and group therapy, and coordinating care with outside providers and families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid clinical license (such as LCSW, LCPC, or PhD) and have at least 2 years of experience in individual and family therapy. Ability to handle difficult topics and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment is required.
Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer.
Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.
About This Role We are seeking an experienced therapist with a passion for delivering evidence-based therapy to adults in a PHP/IOP setting.
Specifically, we are looking for a therapist with experience working with patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use.
What distinguishes us from other dual diagnosis programs is that we are primarily skills based and that we are not an abstinence based program.
We can tailor our program to the patient's substance goals ranging from reducing their use, to harm reduction to abstinence and helping to understand the relationship between their mental health and their use.
As a Primary Therapist, you’ll work thoughtfully with our patients to develop and implement their individualized treatment plans.
This role will consist of conducting individual therapy meetings, collaborating with patients’ outpatient teams, and leading patients through their overall treatment program.
You’ll partner closely with the entirety of our treatment teams, including Group Therapists, Family Therapists, and Prescribers to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care.
Our state-of-the-art facility in Oak Brook is modern, bright, and creates an inviting therapeutic space for both patients and employees alike.
What You’ll Do Complete initial intake evaluation to determine diagnosis and appropriateness of program Provide group and individual therapy Provide family therapy as needed Communicate with patients’ family members or support system, on a weekly basis or as needed Coordinate care with patients’ outside providers to ensure continuity of care Communicate with patients’ homeschool and attend school re-entry meetings Create individualized weekly schedules for each patient based on need Assess patients’ progress and need for higher level of care, transition plan and/or discharge Chart progress of patients appropriately Complete administrative documentation (initial treatment plans/updates, discharges, attendance, research) Participate in professional development activities Provide insurance utilization team with updates Provide group therapy, as needed Who You Are Hold the following licenses or certifications: LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LSW, MFT, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD with 2 + years of clinical experience conducting individual and family therapy.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Volunteering Opportunities
401k Program With Company Matching
Continuous Training Through CEU Seminars
The ability to assist families and patients in talking about difficult topics is a necessity.
Excellent time management skills, ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment.
We know job descriptions can 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 Partial Hospitalization and 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. Benefits & Perks 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!
