Primary Therapist

Evolve Treatment Centers; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/HSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Planning

Professional Training and development

Free meals at Residential Centers

Great Place to Work certified

Job summary

Evolve Treatment Centers in Calabasas, CA seeks a Primary Therapist for a 6-bed adolescent facility. The role provides individual and family therapy, group facilitation, treatment planning, and comprehensive documentation within regulatory standards.

Licensed clinicians or eligible Associates in California provide leadership in care coordination, discharge planning, and collaboration with the program team to support youth and families throughout treatment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in California (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) or be an eligible Associate in California.
• Valid California Driver's license.
• Pass LiveScan background check and state/federal background checks.
• Willing to work with COVID-positive clients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as the point-person for each assigned client and their family during treatment.
• Provide individual and family therapy weekly per care level.
• 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 treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust as needed.
• Complete all clinical documentation within required timelines.
• Participate in clinical on-call rotation and phone-based crisis support.
• Communicate medical necessity to Utilization Review for insurance coverage.
• Assist with discharge planning and after-care arrangements.
• Coordinate discharge dates with Program Director.
• Assess client belongings for safety and appropriateness.
• Identify interventions and communicate to Treatment Team.
• Update risk assessments and safety plans as needed.
• Provide clinical updates in Treatment Team and weekly psychiatry meetings.
• Attend all trainings and fulfill mandated reporting per Program Director.
• Ensure Outcomes Program assessments are completed on time.

Skills

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group facilitation

Treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Crisis on-call support

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/.