Primary Therapist

Evolve Treatment Centers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO, Sick Days, Holidays, Religious Ob

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Retirement Planning Options

Quarterly CEU opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Chef-Prepared Meals on site

Job summary

Evolve Treatment Centers in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Mental Health Therapist for a 6-bed residential program. The role requires CA licensure (AMFT/ACSW/APCC or LMFT/LCSW/LPCC), a valid CA driver’s license, and the ability to pass LiveScan.

You will work with teens and families in a collaborative, evidence-based model. Responsibilities include individual/family therapy, group sessions, robust documentation, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Must have associate licensure (AMFT/ACSW/APCC) or full licensure (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) in California.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass LiveScan and background checks.
• Willingness to work with COVID-positive clients if needed.
• Strong passion for adolescent mental health and a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team-oriented

Flexible attitude

Adolescent mental health

Communication skills

Education

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

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