Part-Time Group Therapist, Evening Program

Compass Health Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Jul 28, 2026

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Job Description

<div class="content-intro">Weekly outpatient therapy isnt always enough, and a trip to the ER isnt the only answer Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.

About This Role </div>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 centrally located Chicago office is nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of North Center, not to mention the social events hosted on our fully furnished rooftop!

This is a part-time position Monday through Friday with the specific schedule based on program needs

The scheduling will cover evening hours, between 12:00-8:00 PM CST.

What Youll Do:

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<li>Developing and implementing DBT/CBT skill groups, working with ages 8-14 years old</li>

<li>Providing crisis intervention and staff support, as needed</li>

<li>Developing and documenting treatment plans and weekly update</li>

<li>Co-facilitating creative expression and other experiential therapeutic groups</li>

<li>Assisting program director in supporting families through phone coaching and follow-up calls</li>

<li>Checking in with treatment team about changes and progress for individual patients</li>

<li>Providing clinical observations and insights during interdisciplinary meetings</li>

<li>Providing individual support to patients, as needed</li>

<li>Providing support to other team members in various treatment groups</li>

<li>Providing guidance and support for milieu staff during skills and executive functioning therapy activities/instruction</li>

<li>Participating in discharge planning for patients</li>

<li>Other duties, as assigned</li>

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Who You Are:

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<li>Master’s in Social Work/Clinical Counseling or other relevant Master’s/Doctoral programs</li>

<li>Hold or be eligible for one of the following licensures<a target="_blank">: LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, MSW, AMFT, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD</a> (preferred) </li>

<li>1 + year of post-Master’s clinical experience, or a relevant master’s level internship</li>

<li>Possess a core skill set of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)</li>

<li>Experience with patients in crisis, and a strong passion for working within high acuity environments</li>

</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">We are committed to a fair and equitable work environment

The expected compensation range for this role is below This range includes multiple career path levels across the organization; where you fall in the range is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, your years of experience, type of experience, location, and education/certifications

Compass reserves the right to update these ranges.</div><div class="title">Compensation</div><div class="pay-range">$47,000—$65,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">We know job descriptions can 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 Partial Hospitalization and 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 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.

What’s 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 – we’d be grateful to hear from you!

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