Primary Therapist

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401k / Retirement

Professional Training

Free Meals

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Evolve Treatment Centers in Calabasas, CA is seeking a Primary Therapist for its 6-bed adolescent program. You will provide individual and family therapy, run small groups, and manage clinical documentation in accordance with Evolve and licensing standards.

The role includes on-call crisis support, coordinating discharge planning, and collaborating with the Program Director to set appropriate discharge dates, while ensuring insurance processes and safety plans are maintained.

Qualifications

• Act as the point-person for each assigned client and their family during treatment
• Provide individual and family therapy weekly per level of care
• Facilitate 1-2 groups per week and complete group notes
• Orient new clients and caregivers to treatment and program structure
• Facilitate biopsychosocial and risk assessments on admission
• Create comprehensive treatment plans and monitor progress
• Complete clinical documentation within required timelines
• Participate in on-call rotation and crisis support
• Communicate medical necessity to Utilization Review
• Discharge planning and after-care coordination

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and family therapy as outlined in the treatment plan
• Facilitate assessments and document results in the medical record
• Develop and adjust treatment plans with the care team
• Maintain required documentation and timely notes
• Provide after-hours phone support during on-call shifts
• Collaborate with the Program Director on discharge timing

Skills

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group facilitation

Treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Risk assessments

On-call support

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Licensed CA LMFT/LCSW/LPCC

Associate CA AMFT/ACSW/APCC

Job description

Evolve Treatment Centers offers cutting-edge intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential programs for teens ages 12 to 17 struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. We use evidence-based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as several experiential therapies.

We are looking for a Primary Therapist for our 6 bed adolescent facility in Calabasas.

Requirements:

• Act as the point-person for each assigned client and their family during treatment
• Provide individual and family therapy to each client at a weekly frequency commensurate with the current level of care
• Facilitate 1-2 groups per week and complete group notes in the medical record
• Orient new clients and their caregivers to treatment and the program structure
• Facilitate Biopsychosocial Assessments and Risk Assessments for clients upon admission
• Create comprehensive treatment plans for clients, monitor progress and adjust, as needed
• Complete all clinical documentation (Initial and Master Treatment Plans, Treatment Plan Reviews, Progress Notes, Discharge Summaries, etc.) within required timelines and in line with Evolve, licensing, and accreditation standards
• Participate in the clinical on-call rotation and provide phone-based support to on-site staff; assist with managing after-hours crises and emergencies via phone
• Communicate medical necessity for clients to the Utilization Review team to ensure adequate insurance coverage is obtained
• Support clients and their families with discharge preparation, including after-care and living arrangement planning and Home Contract creation
• Coordinate with Program Director and select clinically appropriate discharge dates for clients
• Assess client belongings for clinical and safety-related appropriateness in a timely manner
• Identify clinically appropriate interventions for clients and communicate them to the Treatment Team, as needed
• Assess client risk throughout treatment and update behavioral interventions and safety plans, as needed per the Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure
• Provide clinical updates on clients during Treatment Team and weekly psychiatry meetings to ensure team coordination regarding client care
• Attend all trainings as assigned by Program Director
• Fulfill mandated reporting requirements as needed and with guidance from the Program Director
• Ensure that Outcomes Program assessments are completed at the required timepoints
• Interpret Outcomes Program data and integrate it into differential diagnosis and treatment planning
• Other duties, as assigned by the Program Director

Requirements:

• Licensed (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) in California or Associate (AMFT/ACSW/APCC) in California
• Must possess a valid California Driver's license
• Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes
• Must be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as needed

Salary: Unlicensed $70k - $75k Licensed $80 - $85k

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off - We understand a healthy work/life balance is crucial for our success, so we maintain a flexible Paid Time Off policy. Employees start accruing PTO immediately upon hire. In addition, employees receive paid holidays, paid sick days, and time off for bereavement and religious observances.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - As a mental health treatment provider, we understand the importance of maintaining the emotional health and personal well-being of each member of our staff.
• Retirement Planning
• Professional Training - We invest in professional growth, offering quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for all employees.
• Free Meals – Employees working at our Residential Treatment Centers are offered free meals provided by our in-house chef.
• Our employees voted us as a certified Great Place to Work

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