Mental Health Therapist – Adolescent Treatment

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in adolescent behavioral health is seeking a Mental Health Therapist. You will provide essential therapy to teens struggling with mental health and substance use disorders in a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Purpose-driven, team-centered culture

Ongoing supervision and clinical development

Qualifications

• Ability to pass LiveScan and background checks.
• Willingness to work with COVID-positive clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary therapist for assigned clients.
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions.
• Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments and Treatment Plans.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Documentation skills

Collaborative environment

Education

Active California registration as AMFT, ACSW, or APCC

Licensed applicants LMFT/LCSW/LPCC also welcome

Job description

Mental Health Therapist – Adolescent Treatment

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents? At Evolve Treatment Centers, we offer a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with compassionate care in a supportive, team-based environment.

We are currently hiring a Mental Health Therapist for our 6-bed residential treatment center in Tarzana, CA, working with teens ages 12–17 struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

Evolve provides cutting-edge residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment programs for teens. Our clinical approach is rooted in evidence-based practices such as:

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as primary therapist for assigned clients and families throughout treatment.
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions on a weekly basis.
• Facilitate 1–2 therapy groups per week and document clinical notes accordingly.
• Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments, Risk Assessments, and develop comprehensive Treatment Plans.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, offering phone support and managing after-hours clinical needs.
• Collaborate with the Utilization Review team to secure ongoing insurance authorization.
• Support clients through discharge planning, including home contracts and after-care referrals.
• Attend weekly Treatment Team and Psychiatry meetings, contributing clinical updates and insight.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required documentation in compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Integrate Outcomes Program data into diagnosis and treatment planning.

What You’ll Need:

• Active California registration as AMFT, ACSW, or APCC (Licensed applicants LMFT/LCSW/LPCC also welcome)
• Ability to pass LiveScan, federal/state background checks, and child abuse index clearances
• Willingness to interact with COVID-positive clients, as needed
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment

Why Join Evolve?

• Competitive salary and benefits. Unlicensed $75k - $80k Licensed $85k - $90k
• Purpose-driven, team-centered culture
• Extensive training in DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed care
• Ongoing supervision and clinical development

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At Evolve, we’re passionate about changing lives—and that includes our team. If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s help teens heal—together.

For information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/.

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