Mental Health Therapist – Adolescent Treatment (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)

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

Job summary

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to work with adolescents at their Tarzana, CA treatment center. In a supportive team environment, you will provide therapy and conduct assessments for teens aged 12 to 17. This position offers competitive salaries and extensive training in evidence-based practices such as DBT and CBT.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Purpose-driven, team-centered culture

Extensive training in DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed care

Ongoing supervision and clinical development

Qualifications

• Active California registration as AMFT, ACSW, or APCC required.
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills needed.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary therapist for assigned clients and families.
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions weekly.
• Facilitate 1–2 therapy groups per week and document notes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Documentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Active California registration as AMFT, ACSW, or APCC

Licensed applicants (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC also welcome)

Job description

Mental Health Therapist – Adolescent Treatment (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)

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

We are currently hiring aMental Health Therapistfor our6-bed residential treatment centerinTarzana, CA, working with teens ages 12–17 struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

Evolve providescutting-edge residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP)treatment programs for teens. Our clinical approach is rooted inevidence-based practicessuch as:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

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

We are currently hiring aMental Health Therapistfor our6-bed residential treatment centerinTarzana, CA, working with teens ages 12–17 struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

Evolve providescutting-edge residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP)treatment programs for teens. Our clinical approach is rooted inevidence-based practicessuch 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.

• Provideindividual and family therapysessions on a weekly basis.

• Facilitate1–2 therapy groups per weekand document clinical notes accordingly.

• CompleteBiopsychosocial Assessments,Risk Assessments, and developcomprehensive Treatment Plans.

• Participate in theon-call rotation, offering phone support and managing after-hours clinical needs.

• Collaborate with theUtilization Reviewteam to secure ongoing insurance authorization.

• Support clients throughdischarge planning, including home contracts and after-care referrals.

• Attendweekly Treatment Team and Psychiatry meetings, contributing clinical updates and insight.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion ofall required documentationin compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.

• IntegrateOutcomes Program datainto diagnosis and treatment planning

What You’ll Need:

• Active California registration asAMFT,ACSW, orAPCC(Licensed applicantsLMFT/LCSW/LPCCalso welcome)

• ValidCalifornia Driver’s License

• Ability to passLiveScan, federal/state background checks, and child abuse index clearances

• Willingness to interact withCOVID-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

• Extensivetraining in DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed care

• Ongoingsupervision and clinical development

• Beautiful treatment setting inTarzana, CA

Apply Today!

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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