Compass Health Center · 17 hours ago
Associate Director, Adolescent Program
Compass Health Center is one of the largest providers of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, dedicated to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges. The Associate Director will supervise and mentor therapists in the Adolescent Programs, ensuring high-quality care and contributing to the development of a strong team culture.
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Responsibilities
Assist Program Director in overseeing quality of care within Adolescent Programs/Services (Mood and Anxiety, Substance, OCD, and School Refusal)
Working closely with Compass’ Center of Excellence team in oversight, implementation and continued development and refinement of program material and group curriculum
Oversee and manage primary/family/group therapy operations. This includes administrative responsibilities as well as mentoring, supervising, managing and developing therapists within the program
Perform and support other clinical roles as needed including primary and family therapy
Providing clinical supervision for staff working towards licensure
Communicate with patients’ family members or support system, as needed
Coordinate care with patients’ outside providers to ensure continuity of care
Engaging in crisis management, as needed
Participating in professional development activities
As indicated, participating in community outreach
Conducting clinical intakes to identify clinical diagnoses, functional impairment, personal strengths and make treatment recommendations; charting progress of patients appropriately; providing group, individual, and family therapy, as needed
Advertise, interview, hire staff, as needed
Engage in frequent communication and collaboration with team members via rounds, EMR notes, emails, and face-to-face communication
Support the clinical needs of the site in all programs and roles
Qualification
Required
Licensed Doctorate Level Psychologist, Masters Level Clinician with clinical license, or a postgraduate degree in a healthcare field
Knowledge and experience of group dynamics utilizing CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, among other effective treatments
Experience with patients in crisis
Experience supervising mental health workers, both licensed and seeking licensure
Excellent time management skills, ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment
Strength in collaborating and consulting with various programs and their differing needs
Strong communication skills
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.
Funding
Current Stage
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BizTimes Milwaukee
2025-08-13
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