Pays $47k-$65k — Counselor market median is ~$67k (11 jobs)
About the Role
Group therapist for PHP/IOP programs. CBT/DBT modalities. Full-time. Northbrook, IL.
Join Compass Health Center as a Adult Group Therapist – PHP/IOP, CBT/DBT in Northbrook, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $47K - $65K
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans
- 401k program with company matching
- Generous PTO
- Competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment
- Continuous training through CEU seminars
- Volunteering opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Compass Health Center as a Adult Group Therapist – PHP/IOP, CBT/DBT.
Key Responsibilities
The group therapist will facilitate evidence-based group therapy sessions using modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT to support patients in crisis. Additionally, the role involves developing treatment plans, charting in electronic medical records, and collaborating with the clinical team during daily rounds.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's level degree or be a Psychologist with appropriate licensure such as LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, PsyD, or PhD. Proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Compass Health Center ranks #15 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Illinois, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$69k (363 salary observations; 524 listings), vs ~$76k nationally (4,971 salary observations; 10,252 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 16% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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