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Compass Health Center

PHP and IOP mental health care

Education Specialist

Full-Time
$65k - $75k
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Falls Church, VA, USA
In Person
EducationSpecial Education & Learning Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in the field of education is required.
  • A Virginia active teaching license is required.
  • Experience working in a school setting with students who have emotional disabilities.
  • Knowledge of school systems and special education processes.
  • Experience with classroom management.
  • Experience with students and families in crisis.
  • Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with team members to support patients’ educational needs.
  • Lead communication efforts with patients’ home schools.
  • Oversee obtaining and sharing school assignments with patients’ home schools.
  • Complete educational assessments with patients to determine academic needs.
  • Create academic plans with patients.
  • Support parents and guardians regarding patients’ educational needs and provide educational updates.
  • Assist patients with executive functioning skills as needed.
  • Lead supervised study, executive functioning skills groups, and other academic groups as needed.
  • Proctor school assessments.
  • Chart communication with parents, schools, and patients.
  • Attend rounds daily or as recommended.
  • Participate in family sessions when appropriate.
  • Provide educational updates to the insurance utilization team.
  • In partnership with primary therapists, oversee the school staffing process, including preparing the patient and coordinating, facilitating, and participating in school staffings and other school meetings.
  • Prepare proper documentation for school throughout the patient stay.
  • Provide the team with updates, including the transition plan and school staffing.
  • Support outreach efforts to schools when needed.
  • Build relationships with schools, including coordinating, planning, and co-leading school presentations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in education preferred.
  • Special Education certification, preferably in Secondary education.

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Compass Health Center provides non-hospital-based mental health care with partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs in in-person and virtual formats across Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The programs follow structured schedules that combine individual therapy, group sessions, family involvement, and psychiatric support, with care coordinated through partnerships with clinicians, schools, employers, health plans, and community partners. It differentiates itself as the largest provider of non-hospital-based, specialized mental health services in four states, offering scalable intermediate care that sits between traditional outpatient therapy and hospitalization. Its goal is to stabilize people in crisis, improve functioning, and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations by delivering accessible, coordinated care.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Virginia lease expands Compass into Falls Church and Washington metro demand.
  • July 2026 Optum Minnesota and Medica in-network status widens access in Twin Cities.
  • May 2026 The Alliance and 2025 Chicago TMS launch deepen payor reach and service mix.

What critics are saying

  • Its growth depends on payer contracts; Optum, Medica, and The Alliance set reimbursement terms.
  • The Virginia site opens in spring 2027, so lease costs hit before revenue.
  • National behavioral-health chains and virtual therapists copy intensive outpatient programming, squeezing referrals and margins.

What makes Compass Health Center unique

  • Compass Health Center owns the PHP-IOP middle ground between weekly therapy and hospitalization.
  • It promises assessments within 24 hours and psychiatric evaluations within 24-48 hours.
  • October 2025 outcomes showed trauma treatment reduced symptoms by over half on average.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

Compass Health Center
Aug 5th, 2026
Compass Health Center leases space at 3160 Fairview Park Drive for first Virginia location.

Compass Health Center leases space at 3160 Fairview Park Drive for first Virginia location. For immediate release: FALLS CHURCH, VA, AUGUST 5, 2026 - Savills announces that Compass Health Center, a leading provider of intermediate levels of mental health care, has signed a long-term lease for 22,203 square feet at 3160 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 300, in Falls Church, Virginia. The Savills team of Vice Chairman Eric Feinberg, Corporate Managing Director Brandon Nasatir, Managing Director Nick DiChiara and Executive Vice President Jon Glass represented Compass Health Center in the transaction. The new location marks Compass Health Center's first physical site in Virginia and extends the organization's specialized mental health services into the state. Expected to open in Spring 2027, the facility will offer in-person treatment programs for adolescents, young adults and adults. "Expanding into Northern Virginia is an important milestone for Compass Health Center as we continue to increase access to high-quality mental health care," said David Schreiber, MD, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Compass Health Center. "We've seen a growing need for our specialized services in the region through our virtual programs, and this new location will allow us to provide individuals and their families with in-person care in a modern, patient-centered environment that supports healing and long-term well-being." Located within WestTech Business Park, 3160 Fairview Park Drive gives Compass Health Center a highly accessible home base in Northern Virginia. The 22,203-square-foot facility will be designed around Compass Health Center's evidence-based treatment model, with dedicated space for individual therapy, group therapy and collaborative care, offering convenient access for patients and staff throughout the Washington metropolitan area. "The central location of 3160 Fairview Park Drive provides Compass Health Center with strategic access to the densely populated areas of Fairfax and Arlington counties, as well as the Washington, D.C. area," added Feinberg. "Given the large number and diversity of health care and medical groups in WestTech Business Park, this is the perfect landing spot for Compass Health Center. Compass's future home is near several major interstates and numerous amenities that will be convenient for both patients and employees." Headquartered in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the nation's leading providers of Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). Compass Health Center has offered virtual mental health services to patients in Virginia since 2024, and the new Falls Church location will establish its first in-person presence in the Commonwealth. Founded in 2011 by board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrists David Schreiber, MD, and Claudia Welke, MD, Compass Health Center provides specialized treatment for individuals experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and school anxiety and refusal. The landlord, Washington Property Company, was represented by Transwestern Real Estate Services. About savills. For over 170 years, Savills has been helping people thrive through places and spaces. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Compass Health Center, Llc has more than 42,000 professionals collaborating across over 70 countries, delivering unrivaled coverage and expertise to the world of commercial and prime residential real estate. By applying world research data and trends to local and global settings, Compass Health Center, Llc empower its clients with insights from the forefront of the industry, bringing their aspirations to life through innovative, tailor-made solutions. Whether Compass Health Center, Llc is working with a global corporation looking to expand or an investor seeking to sustainably optimize their portfolio, Compass Health Center, Llc help its clients make better property decisions. Learn more at savills.Compass Health Center, Llc. About Compass Health Center. Compass Health Center is a leading provider of intermediate-level mental health care, offering in-person and virtual Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for children, teens, young adults, and adults across Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, and Virginia. Compass Health Center provides specialized treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, school refusal, chronic pain and illness, and co-occurring mental health and substance use. With a focus on accessibility, outcomes, and personalized care, Compass Health Center helps individuals and families find real, measurable relief without the wait.

Compass Health Center
Jul 14th, 2026
Compass Health Center - Golden Valley expands insurance coverage, helping more Minnesota patients access specialized mental health care.

Compass Health Center - Golden Valley expands insurance coverage, helping more Minnesota patients access specialized mental health care. For immediate release: GOLDEN VALLEY, MN, JULY 15, 2026 - Compass Health Center's Golden Valley location announced today that it will be in-network with Optum Minnesota and Medica beginning July 15, 2026. This partnership will allow Compass Health Center to offer its comprehensive, patient-centered Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs to more individuals and families across its in-person location in the Twin Cities area, as well as through its Minnesota-based virtual programs. In Minnesota, the demand for high-quality behavioral health care continues to grow, reinforcing the importance of providers that can deliver rapid access to timely, evidence-based treatment. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota (2021), one in three adults in the state reports symptoms of anxiety or depression, while one in six is unable to access needed treatment. Among youth, more than 100,000 adolescents experience a major depressive episode each year, and nearly 60% do not receive care (NAMI, 2025). In response to the growing need for intensive mental health services, Compass Health Center, a leading provider of psychiatrist-led PHP and IOP, opened a new treatment center in Golden Valley earlier this year. The location expands access to specialized care for adolescents, young adults, and adults throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul region. "Expanding access to high-quality mental health care is central to our mission," said Dr. David Schreiber, founder of Compass Health Center and a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. "As the need for intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services continues to grow in Minnesota and across the country, we're committed to ensuring that more individuals and families can access evidence-based, specialized treatment when and where they need it most." Unique to Compass Health Center is its commitment to immediate access, ensuring assessments within 24 hours of initial inquiry to prevent unnecessary ER visits and inpatient admissions. Furthermore, psychiatric evaluations are conducted within 24-48 hours of program start. This partnership with Optum Minnesota and Medica will allow more adolescents, young adults, and adults to rapidly access specialized behavioral health treatment during times of crisis. "Insurance coverage plays a critical role in connecting people to timely mental health care," said Kelsey Crantz, Director of Payor Relations and Contracting at Compass Health Center. "We're proud to partner with Optum Minnesota and Medica to help make our specialized programs more accessible to individuals and families across Minnesota and to continue expanding access to care throughout the region." Compass Health Center is currently accepting intake evaluations for all in-person and virtual programs. For more information or to set up an intake, please call 877.552.6672 or visit compasshealthcenter.net. About Compass Health Center. Compass Health Center is a leading provider of intermediate-level mental health care, offering in-person and virtual Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for children, teens, young adults, and adults across Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, and Virginia. Compass provides specialized treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, school refusal, chronic pain and illness, and others. With a focus on accessibility, outcomes, and personalized care, Compass helps individuals and families find real, measurable relief without the wait. Media Contact: Brittney Teasdale Associate Director, Brand Management [email protected]

HometownSource
Apr 24th, 2026
First Compass Health Center opens in Minnesota.

First Compass Health Center opens in Minnesota. * anja wuolu [email protected] * apr 24, 2026 updated apr 24, 2026 * 0. Golden Valley is now home to the Compass Health Center, which offers mental health services to individuals ages 12 and older. "The compass story began with a simple but very powerful idea that patients who are in a mental health crisis should be able to obtain services in the moments that they need them, not weeks or months later," Dr. Claudia Welke, co-founder of Compass, told the crowd. Welke said they began with three patients and today they help over 1500 people each day. To illustrate what they do at Compass, Welke shared an emotional anecdote about someone named Claire. "Claire was 20 when she came to Compass," Welke said. "Two years before coming, she had set off to college, like so many young people, full of hopes and dreams about what college would be like. Tragically, during her first semester of college, she was sexually assaulted by a well-known university athlete. As you can imagine, her world unraveled things that seemed so simple to her before going to class, chatting with friends, just feeling safe - no longer felt possible." Welke said Claire tried a therapist, but symptoms grew worse. She considered hospitalization but took a chance with Compass. "I came to Compass not expecting change, but each of you challenged that," Claire wrote in a note to her treatment team. "For the first time I'm present in class, I can talk about my traumas, and I can be in a room with men without breaking down, and I can say that a meaningful life feels possible." What does Compass do? There are a few different treatment plans, but patients usually spend several hours a day, five days a week at Compass while continuing to live in at home. Patients at Compass are usually those suffering from things like OCD, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and mood disorders. Compass collects and publishes data on outcomes and has found a 30% average improvement "emotional and functional well-being" from patients treated from 2023 to 2025. The main therapy treatments include acceptance and commitment therapy, which "focuses on values, acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, and taking meaningful action." Then there is cognitive behavioral therapy, that "helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors." Compass also offers dialectical behavior therapy skills, which "teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness." The other co-founder is Dr. David Shreiber, who said "This is not just a ribbon cutting event. It marks the beginning of a new chapters for those in need of Minnesota, one defined by immediate access to crisis mental health care that is evidence based, specialized, compassionate and designed to buy care when people need it most." Speakers spoke about the ongoing mental health crisis, especially in the wake of Operation Metro Surge. According to national statistics presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 24. One person dies by suicide every 11 minutes. Among speakers at the ribbon-cutting on April 22 was Marcus Schmitt, the executive director for the Minnesota branch of NAMI. Schmitt spoke about his own history with mental illness, delaying treatment before eventually seeking help. He spoke about cultivating "radical positivity" in the new space. "I think with everything going on right now outside of these four walls, I think we need that radical possibility right now. It's a strategy for partnership. It's not naive, we are in a moment where we need something radical," Schmitt said. Follow the Sun Post on Facebook at facebook.com/mnsunpost and Instagram at instagram.com/sunnewspapersmn.

CCX Media
Apr 24th, 2026
New mental Health Center in Golden Valley aims to reduce wait times.

New mental Health Center in Golden Valley aims to reduce wait times. 2:43 PM | Friday, April 24, 2026 A new mental health provider has officially launched in the Twin Cities west metro, bringing a unique model of "intermediate care" to Minnesotans facing acute mental health crises. Compass Health Center celebrated its grand opening in Golden Valley, marking the organization's first foray into the Minnesota market. The facility, which has been operational for about six weeks, aims to address a critical gap in the traditional healthcare landscape: the space between once-a-week therapy and inpatient hospitalization. Bridging the gap. Compass Health Center specializes in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming. According to Dr. Claudia Welke, chief medical officer at Compass Health Center, this intermediate level of care is designed for those who need more support than a standard outpatient visit but do not require an overnight stay in a hospital. "We do the in-between to those two things," Dr. Welke said. "It's a comprehensive model where we bring it all together to work towards stabilizing patients while they're still at home. And then we discharge them back to the community, back to work, back to school, whatever it is that they were doing before they were going through that crisis." Compass Health Center staff members joined Golden Valley city officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 22. Tackling the wait-time crisis. One of the primary missions of the new center is to eliminate the long wait times that often plague mental health recovery. While many patients seeking help are told they must wait several weeks or more for an appointment, Compass Health Center is designed for immediate intervention. Through an on-site access center, patients can undergo a short assessment and often begin treatment as early as the same or following day. "When you're in a mental health crisis, you need help in that moment," Dr. Welke explained. "That immediate access is something that we really work hard toward and really feel like is lifesaving. When people are in a mental health crisis, speed matters." The Golden Valley location is staffed by approximately 50 people, including a mix of mental health clinicians and operational staff. The center offers specialized programs for adolescents as young as 12, as well as adults, focusing on: * Mood and anxiety disorders * Trauma * Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) While the physical building is located in Golden Valley, Compass Health also offers virtual services to ensure accessibility for residents across Minnesota.

Compass Health Center
Aug 14th, 2025
Compass Health Center Launches TMS in Chicago: A Safe, FDA-Approved Therapy for Young Adults and Adults Seeking Relief from Treatment-Resistant Depression and OCD

Chicago, IL | August 18, 2025 - Compass Health Center is proud to announce the launch of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at its Chicago location, offering a non-invasive, FDA-approved, evidence-based option for young adults and adults who continue to experience symptoms of depression or OCD, even after trying medications or traditional therapy.