Current openings at Compass Health Center

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 location in Northbrook is our first and largest facility, and consists not only of our widest variety of programs, but also serves as a pilot site for many of our new treatment offerings.  What You'll Do: Developing and implementing DBT/CBT skill groups, working with ages 8-14 years old Providing crisis intervention and staff support, as needed Developing and documenting treatment plans and weekly update Co-facilitating creative expression and other experiential therapeutic groups Assisting program director in supporting families through phone coaching and follow-up calls Checking in with treatment team about changes and progress for individual patients Providing clinical observations and insights during interdisciplinary meetings Providing individual support to patients, as needed Providing support to other team members in various treatment groups Providing guidance and support for milieu staff during skills and executive functioning therapy activities/instruction Participating in discharge planning for patients Other duties, as assigned Who You Are: Master’s in Social Work/Clinical Counseling or other relevant Master’s/Doctoral programs Hold or be eligible for one of the following licensures: LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, MSW, AMFT, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD (preferred)  1 + year of post-Master’s clinical experience, or a relevant master’s level internship Possess a core skill set of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Experience with patients in crisis, and a strong passion for working within high acuity environments

We are seeking motivated students looking to learn and grow their clinical skills with the help of our talented clinical supervisors. This position is only available to students in the 2025-2026 internship year of a Master level clinical program (social work, counseling, psychology). Our internship offers an in-depth opportunity to gain clinical experience in multiple treatment modalities and theoretical frameworks with a focus on group therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT and potential additional opportunities with assessment, ERP, trauma, individual work, family, art therapy, and more. Opportunities exist across all Compass clinical programs including Young Child, Child, Adolescent, Young Adult/Adult, OCD/Complex Anxiety, and Trauma.  Click HERE to watch a short video about our internship program! What You’ll Do  Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions in PHP and IOP therapy groups including coping skills groups, process groups, experiential therapy groups and more Attend multidisciplinary rounds (including psychiatrists, teachers, group therapists, primary therapists, family therapists and directors) Aid in development and facilitation of DBT/CBT/ACT groups in addition to other theoretical frameworks and modalities Observe and support various clinical modalities including group, individual, and family therapy as well as intake Have clinical exposure to and learning opportunities within specialty programs and theoretical models which may include OCD and ERP, Trauma and CPT, Substance Use Treatment, Young Child Dysregulated Behavior Engage in monthly didactic trainings with subject matter experts throughout the organization Learn about the assessment and treatment of self-harm and suicidal ideation and safety planning Help with various administrative tasks Learn to administer and then administer various clinical assessments with patients Co-facilitate experiential and creative arts therapy groups Complete progress notes and assist with treatment plan updates Provide clinical observations/input from a social work or counseling psychology perspective to Treatment Teams Participate in discharge planning for patients (outpatient providers, follow up care, transition back to school) Assist in facilitation of family groups  Participate in individual and/or group supervision on a weekly basis Participate in continuous quality improvement and professional development through weekly opportunities in the Summer and monthly opportunities throughout the year Attend weekly Program planning meeting  *Specific opportunities may vary by location/program Who You Are   Eager to learn and apply various clinical models and modalities Seeking opportunities for significant clinical growth in a setting that treats a wide variety of diagnoses and symptoms Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills Excellent time management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and challenging environment  Ability to maintain patient privacy at all times Desire to work in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient setting with focus on group therapy modality Completed coursework related to treatment for children/adolescents and/or young adults/adults, group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or dialectical behavior therapy  Training Hours:  Start Date: August 2025 End Date: May 2026 / to be determined in conjunction with program Weekly Schedule: To be determined in conjunction with program; 20-24 hours/week  Supervision:  Provided by individuals with the following credentials: LCSW, LCPC, PhD, PsyD There will be individual and/or group supervision weekly (1 hour total). Monthly group supervision will occur with all student interns, post-doctoral interns, and first-year employees. Interns can expect a developmental style of supervision. Interns will be expected to be active participants in setting goals and expectations for their internship year, as well as able to complete the training activities and job functions as listed above.  What We Offer:  Ongoing quality improvement and professional development opportunities, including weekly opportunities in the Summer and monthly opportunities throughout the year Monthly didactic trainings with subject matter experts throughout the organization Additional guidance and supervision from multi-disciplinary staff, including psychiatrists, teachers, group therapists, primary therapists, family therapists and directors.  Interns demonstrating exemplary performance will be strongly considered for future employment at Compass. Benefits for full-time Compass employees (non-interns) are below for reference.  Please note: this is an unpaid internship  

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 have plenty of opportunities for a wide variety of clinical backgrounds, experience levels, and interests. We offer excellent training, career growth, supervision towards clinical licensure, and an extremely supportive & collaborative environment. Our clinical roles will work with patients individually, in groups, or with families in our Mood & Anxiety Program, while also offering the opportunity to be cross-trained within our specialty programs and services: School Refusal, OCD/Complex Anxiety, Trauma, Mental Health and Substance Use. Launched as our newest site in 2023, Silver Spring, Maryland is home to our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care.  Who You Are: Are passionate about patient care and seeking an environment to work collaboratively with others Are a Psychologist or Master’s level therapist Have prior experience or interest in working with patients of varying diagnoses including Mood & Anxiety, OCD/Complex Anxiety, Trauma, Mental Health and Substance Use Possess a core skill set of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills Have prior experience working in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting (preferred, not required) We are open to candidates with licensure in any of the following regions: Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia