Compass Health Center · 7 hours ago
Group Therapist Intern
Silver Spring, MD
Internship
Onsite
InternCompass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country, providing innovative and comprehensive care. The Group Therapist Intern will gain clinical experience in multiple treatment modalities, focusing on group therapy and working across adolescent and adult programs.
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Responsibilities
Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions in PHP and IOP therapy groups including coping skills groups, process groups, experiential therapy groups and more
Attend multidisciplinary rounds (including psychiatrists, teachers, group therapists, primary therapists, family therapists and directors)
Aid in development and facilitation of DBT/CBT/ACT groups in addition to other theoretical frameworks and modalities
Observe and support various clinical modalities including group, individual, and family therapy as well as intake
Have clinical exposure to and learning opportunities within specialty programs and theoretical models which may include OCD and ERP, Trauma and CPT, Substance Use Treatment, Young Child Dysregulated Behavior
Engage in monthly didactic trainings with subject matter experts throughout the organization
Learn about the assessment and treatment of self-harm and suicidal ideation and safety planning
Help with various administrative tasks
Learn to administer and then administer various clinical assessments with patients
Co-facilitate experiential and creative arts therapy groups
Complete progress notes and assist with treatment plan updates
Provide clinical observations/input from a social work or counseling psychology perspective to Treatment Teams
Participate in discharge planning for patients (outpatient providers, follow up care, transition back to school)
Assist in facilitation of family groups
Participate in individual and/or group supervision on a weekly basis
Participate in continuous quality improvement and professional development through weekly opportunities in the Summer and monthly opportunities throughout the year
Attend weekly Program planning meeting
Specific opportunities may vary by location/program
Qualification
Required
Students in the 2026-2027 internship year of a Master level clinical program (social work, counseling, psychology)
Eager to learn and apply various clinical models and modalities
Seeking opportunities for significant clinical growth in a setting that treats a wide variety of diagnoses and symptoms
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and challenging environment
Ability to maintain patient privacy at all times
Desire to work in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient setting with focus on group therapy modality
Completed coursework related to treatment for children/adolescents and/or young adults/adults, group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or dialectical behavior therapy
Benefits
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans
401k program with company matching
Generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment)
Continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities
Company
Compass Health Center
Compass Health Center is the expert in crisis level mental health care for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults.
Founded in 2011
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Schreiber
CEO and Founder
Recent News
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2025-08-13
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