Manager of Young Child

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

About This Role

Compass Health Center is seeking a leader for our Young Child program overseeing Primary and Family Therapy at our Chicago location.

Were looking for an experienced therapist who will lead a team of Primary and Family Therapists and assist Compass leadership in the Young Child Program while continuing to participate in direct patient care. Our Young Child (YC) Program works with patients primarily between ages 5-10.

What Youll Do:

• Work with program director/associate director to assess overall delivery of primary therapy and family therapy services to the YC program

• Provide managerial oversight for Primary and Family Therapists within YC

• Provide guidance to Primary and Family Therapists regarding organizing and fulfilling their role responsibilities

• Facilitate training to new Primary and Family Therapists

• Utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as other evidenced-based therapies

• Provide clinical supervision for staff working toward licensure as needed

• Serve as a Primary therapist to a caseload of patients including but not limited to creating and updating treatment plans charting in our electronic medical system and coordinating care with patients outside providers to ensure continuity of care(Max Caseload: 50% of Primary Therapist Max Caseload for YC)

• Engage in crisis management as needed

• Partner with program director/associate director to champion change management efforts by engaging staff guiding the YC team through transitions and motivating employees to meet and exceed organizational goals.

• Participate in professional development activities

• Participate in community outreach activities

• Interview hire and onboard staff

• Engage in frequent communication and collaboration with team members via rounds EMR notes emails and face-to-face communication.

• Write and deliver performance reviews for Primary and Family Therapists

• Provide feedback and explore ways to increase quality and consistent delivery of care

• As needed provide coverage for EIOP as acting manager onsite

Who You Are:

• Masters level clinician with 3 years of post-masters clinical experience conducting individual family and/or group therapy.

• Clinical licensed required: PhD PsyD LCSW LMFT or LCPC

• Knowledge and experience of group dynamics utilizing CBT ACT and DBT among other effective treatments.

• Experience with patients in crisis.

• Experience supervising mental health workers both licensed and seeking licensure.

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

• Strength in collaborating and consulting with various programs and their differing needs

• Strong communication skills

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 crisis-level mental health bringing passion connection and patient-centered 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 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.

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!