Group Therapist Intern
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Job Description
Weekly outpatient therapy isnt always enough and a trip to the ER isnt the only answer. Patients and their families rely on CompassHealth Center whenincrisis every day wehelp people overcome depression anxiety suicidality obsessions/compulsions trauma chronic pain and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.
About This Role
As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois Compass Health Center is one of the fastestgrowing 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 wellestablished 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 theinternship year of a Master level clinical program (social work counseling psychology).
Our internship offers an indepth 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 Youll 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 selfharm and suicidal ideation and safety planning
- Help with various administrative tasks
- Learn to administer and then administer various clinical assessments with patients
- Cofacilitate 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; 2024 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 postdoctoral interns and firstyear 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 multidisciplinary 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 fulltime Compass employees (noninterns) are below for reference.
- Please note: this is an unpaid internship
We know job descriptionscan be intimidating so if this sounds like an opportunity for you please dont hesitate to apply!
Who We Are
Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisislevel mental health bringing passion connection and patientcentered care to the PartialHospitalizationand 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 twoway 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.
Whats 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 wed be grateful to hear from you!
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
