Mental Health Therapist (MSW/MFT)

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming adolescent lives through innovative mental health treatment. As a Mental Health Therapist, you'll empower teens by providing essential therapy in a supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, utilizing evidence-based practices like DBT and CBT. With a focus on compassion and collaboration, you'll help guide clients through their mental health journeys while enjoying competitive benefits and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in young lives, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO, Sick Days, Holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Planning Options

Quarterly CEU opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Chef-Prepared Meals

Qualifications

• Licensed mental health professionals with a passion for adolescent care.
• Experience in providing therapy and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly therapy sessions and facilitate therapy groups.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans for clients and families.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and ensure compliance.

Skills

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Individual and Family Therapy

Clinical Documentation

Education

Associate Licensure (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)

Fully Licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Job description

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Empower teens. Transform lives. Grow your career.

At Evolve Treatment Centers, we provide life-changing mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents ages 12–17. Our approach blends evidence-based practices with compassion, innovation, and a strong therapeutic alliance. We are currently seeking a Mental Health Therapist for our 6-bed residential treatment center in Sacramento, CA.

Evolve delivers cutting-edge residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization (PHP) programs designed to meet the unique needs of teens and their families. Our clinical model is rooted in:

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Integrated with experiential therapies like Art, music, surf and equine

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the primary therapist for assigned clients and families
• Conduct weekly individual and family therapy sessions
• Facilitate 1–2 therapy groups/week and complete clinical documentation
• Complete Biopsychosocial & Risk Assessments, develop and monitor Treatment Plans
• Provide after-hours clinical support as part of a phone-based on-call rotation
• Communicate with Utilization Review team for insurance coverage and updates
• Guide clients and families through discharge planning and aftercare coordination
• Participate in weekly Treatment Team and psychiatry meetings
• Complete timely documentation in compliance with licensing/accreditation standards
• Assess and respond to clinical risk, safety planning, and mandated reporting
• Interpret Outcomes Program data to inform treatment planning

What We’re Looking For:

• Associate licensure (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) or fully licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) in California
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Ability to pass LiveScan, criminal background check, and child abuse index clearance
• Willingness to support and interact with COVID-positive clients, if needed
• Passion for adolescent mental health and a team-oriented, flexible attitude

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary ($85K–$95K depending on experience)
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO, Sick Days, Holidays, Religious Observance Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Planning Options
• Quarterly CEU opportunities + regular training & career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Chef-Prepared Meals on site

Join us and help change lives

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