Child Group Therapist

1 day ago
Northbrook, Illinois$47K - $65KFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Compass Health Center as a Child Group Therapist – Competitive Salary in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • 14 years old Providing crisis intervention and staff support, as needed Developing and documenting treatment plans and weekly update Co
  • facilitating creative expression and other experiential therapeutic groups Assisting program director in supporting families through phone coaching and follow

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $47K - $65K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Compass Health Center as a Child Group Therapist – Competitive Salary.

Key Skills

Cognitive Behavior TherapyDialectical Behavior TherapyAcceptance and Commitment TherapyCrisis interventionTreatment planningGroup facilitationClinical documentationFamily supportInterdisciplinary collaborationMilieu managementExecutive functioning therapyDischarge planningMental health counselingPatient assessment

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or a related field and possess or be eligible for relevant clinical licensure. At least one year of post-Master's clinical experience or a relevant internship is required, along with a strong foundation in CBT and DBT.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Child Group Therapist position at Compass Health Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Compass Health Center is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Compass Health Center lists compensation for this psychologist position at $47k to $65k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($47k–$65k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Group facilitation, Clinical documentation, Family support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will facilitate evidence-based group therapy sessions using CBT, DBT, and ACT modalities for children aged 8-14. They are also responsible for developing treatment plans, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support patient progress.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Matching, Generous PTO, Parental Leave, CEU Seminars, Volunteering Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Compass Health Center

Mental Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Company Matching
Generous PTO
Parental Leave
CEU Seminars
Volunteering Opportunities

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday

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