Group Therapist

Launched in September 2023, our location in Silver Spring, MD, is already home to top local talent in behavioral health care. 

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 an Adolescent 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. 

This role will work with patients aged 12+ in our Mood & Anxiety Program and OCD Programs. As a Group Therapist at Compass, you’ll receive expert training that lays the foundation and cultivates expertise necessary for personal, clinical, and professional growth. Specifically, you’ll receive training and development in curriculum-based programming and evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT. We also provide the opportunity for cross-training in our specialty areas, such as Trauma, Mental Health and Substance, and School Refusal. 

Note: This is a 100% on-site position, Monday through Friday

What You’ll Do: 

• Providing group therapy to patients in a safe and therapeutic milieu
• Developing effective therapeutic group relationships that promote positive change in patients
• Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as other evidenced-based therapies
• Relaying relevant clinical information to treatment team during daily rounds and throughout the program day as needed
• Learning and implementing the Compass group curriculum especially to address patient needs
• Engaging in crisis management, as needed
• Charting in our electronic medical records system
• Participating in professional development activities
• This position may also include meeting with patients individually or with family members
• Other duties as needed 

Who You Are: 

• Are passionate about facilitating group therapy and seeking an environment to work collaboratively with others 
• Are a Psychologist or Master’s level therapist 
• Have prior experience or interest in working with patients of varying diagnoses including Mood & Anxiety, OCD/Complex Anxiety, Trauma, Mental Health and Substance Use 
• Possess a core skill set of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills 
• Have prior experience working in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting (preferred, not required)