Adolescent Residential Mental Health Therapist

Evolve Treatment Centers; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Planning

Professional Training

Free Meals

Job summary

Evolve Treatment Centers in Encinitas, CA seeks a Mental Health Therapist for its 6-bed adolescent residential center. The role involves leading individual and family therapy, group sessions, and coordinating care plans for teens with substance use and mental health disorders.

The position requires California licensure or eligibility (AMFT/ACSW/APCC or LMFT/LCSW/LPCC), a valid CA driver’s license, and ability to perform on-call duties. Onsite work with comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Must pass LiveScan and criminal background checks (federal, state, and child-abuse indexes).
• Willing to work with COVID-positive clients as needed.
• Associate or licensed therapist in California per AMFT/ACSW/APCC or LMFT/LCSW/LPCC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as point-person for each client and their family during treatment.
• Provide individual and family therapy at a weekly frequency.
• Facilitate 1–2 groups per week and complete group notes.
• Orient new clients and caregivers to treatment and program structure.
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments on admission.
• Create and monitor comprehensive treatment plans and progress.
• Complete all clinical documentation within required timelines.
• Participate in on-call rotation and handle after-hours crises by phone.
• Communicate medical necessity to Utilization Review for insurance coverage.
• Assist with discharge planning including after-care and living arrangements.
• Coordinate discharge dates with Program Director and select staff.
• Assess client belongings for safety and clinical appropriateness.
• Identify interventions and communicate with Treatment Team as needed.
• Provide clinical updates at Treatment Team and psychiatry meetings.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check clearance

Education

California LMFT/LCSW/LPCC or AMFT/ACSW/APCC

Job description

Evolve Treatment Centers in Encinitas, CA seeks a Mental Health Therapist for its 6-bed adolescent residential center. The role involves leading individual and family therapy, group sessions, and coordinating care plans for teens with substance use and mental health disorders.

The position requires California licensure or eligibility (AMFT/ACSW/APCC or LMFT/LCSW/LPCC), a valid CA driver’s license, and ability to perform on-call duties. Onsite work with comprehensive benefits available.