Primary Therapist

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary ($85K–$90K unlic.)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO, Sick Days, Holidays

FSA & HSA

Retirement Planning Options

CEU opportunities

EAP

Free Chef-Prepared Meals on site

Job summary

Evolve Treatment Centers in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to serve as the primary therapist for assigned clients and families, conduct weekly individual and family sessions, facilitate 1–2 therapy groups, complete biopsychosocial assessments, and maintain timely clinical documentation.

Associateships or full licensure in California (AMFT/ACSW/APCC or LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) are required, along with a valid CA driver’s license and the ability to pass LiveScan.

Qualifications

• CA licensure or associate licensure in California.
• Valid California Driver’s License required.
• Ability to pass LiveScan and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary therapist for assigned clients and families.
• Conduct weekly individual and family therapy sessions.
• Facilitate 1–2 therapy groups weekly and complete documentation.
• Develop and monitor biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
• Provide after-hours on-call clinical support.

Skills

Associate licensure

Driver's license

LiveScan clearance

Team oriented

Education

California licensure (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC or AMFT/ACSW/APCC)

Job description

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–$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 Meals on site

Join us and help change lives

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