VitalHiresVitalHires
Find jobsFree toolsSalary & dataFor employersAbout
Sign inBuild free resume
Resume

By state

CaliforniaCalifornia30,319TexasTexas28,359FloridaFlorida23,676PennsylvaniaPennsylvania20,309
View all states

Top cities

Los AngelesLos Angeles3,174ChicagoChicago2,353HoustonHouston2,331PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia2,314AtlantaAtlanta2,095IndianapolisIndianapolis2,058
View all cities

Browse

All jobsEvery live openingPosted todayNewest firstBy specialtyBrowse by specialtyBy employerBrowse by employer
NEW

Free Resume Checker

Build your resume in your free account, then run the resume checker for an instant score plus healthcare-specific findings on licensure and clinical experience.

Build your resume

Free tools for healthcare professionals

Healthcare Interview PracticeRehearse questions tailored to a saved healthcare role, answer by voice or text, and review AI-generated feedback before the real conversation.Healthcare Cover Letter GeneratorUse your candidate profile and a job's details to create a focused draft, then review the facts and make it your own.ATS-Friendly Healthcare Resume BuilderCreate or import a resume, organize your clinical experience and credentials, and refine it for the roles you want.Free Healthcare Resume CheckerBuild your resume in your free account, then run the resume checker to see how a clinical hiring team would read it.Healthcare Job Application TrackerSave roles from VitalHires, track your application progress, and keep notes and interview preparation connected to each job.All free toolsBrowse every free job-search tool

Pay data

Salary guidesPosted pay by role and regionPay by stateMedians from live listings

Guides

Resume examplesReal examples by healthcare roleCover letter examplesMarked up by healthcare roleInterview prepReal questions, with feedback

About

About usWho runs this siteUse casesHow people use the toolsWhat's newRecent releasesBlogGuides and analysisContactGet in touch
NEWFree Resume CheckerBuild your resume
VitalHires

VitalHires offers free resume tools for healthcare professionals alongside clinical, allied health, and care team job listings.

Explore

StatesTop Hiring CitiesEmployer DirectoryFor EmployersFor CandidatesApply to JobsSalary GuidesHiring CalendarResume ExamplesCover Letter ExamplesBlog

Top Hiring Cities

View all

Los Angeles

California

3174 live openings

Chicago

Illinois

2353 live openings

Houston

Texas

2331 live openings

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

2314 live openings

Atlanta

Georgia

2095 live openings

Indianapolis

Indiana

2058 live openings

Phoenix

Arizona

2046 live openings

Boston

Massachusetts

1942 live openings

Legal

AboutContactCompareEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

VitalHires aggregates openings directly from official hospital systems and healthcare employer hiring pages. Compensation, credentials, and deadlines are subject to change. Please confirm on the official job posting.

© 2026 VitalHires. All rights reserved.Listings are aggregated from hospital systems, health networks, clinics, and clinical employer hiring pages.
  1. Home/
  2. Jobs/
  3. OCD/Complex Anxiety Program Therapist
Compass Health Center logo

OCD/Complex Anxiety Program Therapist

Compass Health Center·Chicago, Illinois

$55,000 - $90,000/yrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 6 days ago
Practice for this role

OCD/Complex Anxiety Program Therapist · $55,000 - $90,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -15% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Chicago, Illinois ($65,000, n=382)
  • 481 similar openings in the Chicago area · median $64,150
$16,900 · p10p90 · $350,000
this role: $55,000median $65,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 382 posted behavioral health roles in Chicago, Illinois salarys. This role sits in the 35th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 15% below the Chicago, Illinois median for behavioral health roles.

The Program Therapist will conduct individual and group therapy sessions while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure comprehensive care and manage patient progress through the program.

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 clinician with a passion for delivering evidence-based therapy to adults struggling with Mood and Anxiety and OCD/complex anxiety.

If you are passionate about working with patients to communicate, develop and carry out appropriate treatment plans and compassionate care, you would be an ideal addition to our team.

As a Program 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, leading groups and guiding 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 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 Majority of role function will be dedicated to Primary Therapy while also flexing into Group Therapy.

Utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as well as other evidence-based therapies Meet with patients individually to assess progress and guide treatment planning Coordinate care with patients’ individual providers to ensure continuity of care Assess patients’ progress and need for higher level of care or discharge Conducts assessments and consults with intake clinicians to aid in determining appropriateness of fit for patients Communicate with patients’ family members or support system when indicated Complete initial intake evaluations to determine diagnosis and appropriateness for program as needed Chart in our electronic medical records system Engage in crisis management as part of a treatment team Create and update treatment plans Participate in professional development activities Lead group therapy sessions teaching DBT, CBT, and ACT skills Provide individual and milieu-based exposure therapy Who You Are Hold the following licenses or certifications: LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD with 2 + years of clinical experience conducting individual and family therapy.

1+ years’ experience with exposure therapy, preferred The ability to assist families and patients in talking about difficult topics is a necessity.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a license such as LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD with at least two years of clinical experience. Experience with exposure therapy is preferred, along with strong communication and time management skills.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Treatment planning
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Time management
  • Clinical assessment
  • Electronic medical records
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention
  • Crisis management
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Exposure therapy
  • Continuity of care

Benefits

  • Parental leave
  • Generous PTO
  • Dental plan
  • Vision plan
  • 401k program with company matching
  • Continuous training
  • CEU seminars
  • Comprehensive medical plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$55,000 - $90,000/yr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
Compass Health Center logo

Hiring organization

Compass Health Center

Founded in 2011, Compass Health Center is the largest provider of non-hospital-based, specialized mental health services in Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. We have a long history of partnering with providers, clinicians, schools, employers, health...

IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
View profile

Stay updated

Get alerts for similar jobs

Be the first to know when more Compass Health Center roles in Chicago, Illinois get posted.

Excellent time management skills, ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment.

Value communication and teamwork Align with the mission and values of Compass Health Center 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 $55,000—$90,000 USD 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!

Market context

Behavioral health roles in Illinois

Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.

More openings at Compass Health Center

View all employer openings
Compass Health Center logo

Compass Health Center

Child and Adolescent Family Therapist

Northbrook, Illinois

$55,000 - $90,000/yr

4 hours ago

Compass Health Center logo

Compass Health Center

Adult Group Therapist

Northbrook, Illinois

$47,000 - $65,000/yr

4 hours ago

Compass Health Center logo

Compass Health Center

Registered Nurse

Chicago, Illinois

6 hours ago