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.     

Launched in September 2023, our newest location in Silver Spring, MD, is home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers is building our 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.       

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. The Group Therapist Intern will work across our Adolescent and Adult programs, including Mood and Anxiety, OCD/Complex Anxiety, Trauma, and Mental Health and Substance Use.   

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.