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. 

Compass is proud to be a trailblazer within the future of behavioral health, offering fully virtual PHP/IOP programs to patients across the entire state of Illinois. Our virtual programs meet the needs of modern healthcare, providing flexibility for both patients and clinicians while increasing access to fundamental care. Hours will be approximately 8:30 - 4:30 pm CT.  

Candidates who reside in the Chicago-land area are preferred. 

What you'll do: 

• Completing initial intake evaluations to determine diagnosis and appropriateness for program
• Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as other evidenced-based therapies
• Overseeing initial and continuing insurance needs of patients
• Meeting with patients individually to assess progress and guide treatment planning
• Coordinating care with patient’s individual providers to ensure continuity of care
• Assessing patient’s progress and need for higher level of care or discharge
• Communicating with patient’s family members or support system when indicated
• Charting in our electronic medical records system
• Engaging in crisis management
• Providing group therapy, as needed

Who you are:

• Are a Psychologist or Master’s level therapist with clinical experience conducting intakes, individual therapy, and group therapy
• Hold one of the following licenses: PhD, PsyD, LCSW, or LCPC
• Have knowledge and experience of group dynamics utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as other evidenced-based therapies
• Have experience with patients in crisis
• Have prior experience working in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting