Primary Therapist

Evolve Treatment Centers; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary ($85K–$90K unlic. /

$92k–$97k licensed

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO, Sick Days, Holidays, Religious Ob

FSA & HSA

Retirement Planning Options

CEU opportunities

EAP

Free Chef-Prepared Meals on site

Job summary

Evolve Treatment Centers in Sacramento, CA seeks a Mental Health Therapist for a 6-bed residential program. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based therapies to adolescents, including individual and family sessions, groups, and thorough documentation.

The position requires CA licensure or eligibility, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with on-call duties. Join a team committed to compassionate, family-centered adolescent care.

Qualifications

• Associate licensure or full California licensure in LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass LiveScan and background checks.
• Willingness to support COVID-positive clients if needed.
• Passion for adolescent mental health and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary therapist for assigned teens and families.
• Conduct weekly individual and family therapy sessions.
• Facilitate 1–2 therapy groups per week and complete clinical documentation.
• Conduct biopsychosocial & risk assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide after-hours clinical support as part of a rotation.
• Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare with families.

Skills

Therapist licensure

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

On-call availability

Education

CA license: LMFT/LCSW/LPCC or Associate AMFT/ACSW/APCC

Job description

Empower teens. Transform lives. Grow your career.

AtEvolve Treatment Centers, we provide life-changing mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents ages 12–17. Our approach blendsevidence-based practiceswith compassion, innovation, and a strong therapeutic alliance. We are currently seeking aMental Health Therapistfor our6-bed residential treatment center in Sacramento, CA.

Evolve delivers cutting-edgeresidential, 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 withexperiential therapieslike Art, music, surf and equine

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the primary therapist for assigned clients and families
• Conductweekly individual and family therapysessions
• Facilitate1–2 therapy groups/weekand complete clinical documentation
• CompleteBiopsychosocial & 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 throughdischarge planning and aftercare coordination
• Participate in weeklyTreatment 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
• ValidCalifornia Driver’s License
• Ability to pass LiveScan, criminal background check, and child abuse index clearance
• Willingness to support and interact withCOVID-positive clients, if needed
• Passion for adolescent mental health and a team-oriented, flexible attitude

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary($85K–$90 for unlicensed and $92k-97k licensed)
• 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 Mealson site

Join us and help change lives

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