Primary Therapist

Evolve Treatment Centers; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Planning

Professional Training

Free Meals

Job summary

Evolve Treatment Centers in Encinitas, CA seeks a Mental Health Therapist for its 6-bed adolescent residential center. The role involves leading individual and family therapy, group sessions, and coordinating care plans for teens with substance use and mental health disorders.

The position requires California licensure or eligibility (AMFT/ACSW/APCC or LMFT/LCSW/LPCC), a valid CA driver’s license, and ability to perform on-call duties. Onsite work with comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Must pass LiveScan and criminal background checks (federal, state, and child-abuse indexes).
• Willing to work with COVID-positive clients as needed.
• Associate or licensed therapist in California per AMFT/ACSW/APCC or LMFT/LCSW/LPCC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as point-person for each client and their family during treatment.
• Provide individual and family therapy at a weekly frequency.
• 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 and monitor comprehensive treatment plans and progress.
• Complete all clinical documentation within required timelines.
• Participate in on-call rotation and handle after-hours crises by phone.
• Communicate medical necessity to Utilization Review for insurance coverage.
• Assist with discharge planning including after-care and living arrangements.
• Coordinate discharge dates with Program Director and select staff.
• Assess client belongings for safety and clinical appropriateness.
• Identify interventions and communicate with Treatment Team as needed.
• Provide clinical updates at Treatment Team and psychiatry meetings.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check clearance

Education

California LMFT/LCSW/LPCC or 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 currently have an opening for a Mental Health Therapist for our 6 bed adolescent residential center in Encinitas, CA!

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Associates with AMFT/ACSW/APCC or licensed LMFT/LCSW/LPCC in California
• Must possess a valid California Drivers 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

Payrate: Unlicensed $75-80k Licensed $85-90k

This is a Full-time, onsite position.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and 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.

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