Compass Health Center·Silver Spring, Maryland
Facilitate evidence-based group therapy sessions using CBT, DBT, and ACT for adults in Mood, Anxiety, and OCD programs. Collaborate with the treatment team during daily rounds and manage patient crises within a therapeutic milieu.
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 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.
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!
Requires a Master's level therapist or Psychologist license (e.g., LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, PsyD, or PhD). Candidates should possess core skills in CBT and DBT and have an interest in treating complex anxiety and trauma.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.