Primary Therapist Outpatient

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

PTO and paid sick leave

401k with match

In-house CEU and training

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in adolescent behavioral health is seeking a dedicated Primary Therapist for their newly opened facility in Sacramento, CA. The ideal candidate should have excellent clinical judgment and interpersonal skills, and be flexible in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, facilitating therapy groups, and conducting assessments. The salary range is competitive, and the role provides various benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a reasonable caseload including individual and family sessions.
• Complete necessary documentation on time in EMR.
• Facilitate weekly therapy groups, including DBT Groups.
• Attend weekly Treatment Team meetings and present cases.
• Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments upon admission.
• Coordinate after-care with parents and Discharge Coordinator.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

LMFT/LCSW/LPCC or associate ACSW/AMFT/APCC

Job description

Primary Therapist Outpatient

Job posted by Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health – Sacramento, CA.

Evolve Treatment Centers is looking for a Primary Therapist to join our team at our newly opened PHP/IOP facility in Sacramento, CA! We are looking for a professional who is passionate about working with adolescents to join our team and grow with us. The ideal candidate is flexible, dedicated, knows how to take initiative, maintains appropriate boundaries, and stays calm in stressful situations. We value our employee’s success and happiness and promote a culture where our employees can continually grow and thrive. This position provides you the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of teens and their families.

Payrate: 80,000 - 85,000 for unlicensed and 90,000 - 95,000 for licensed.

Hours: Monday–Thursday between 9am and 7pm. Your actual workday will be 8 hours within that time frame, and at least two days each week will be scheduled 11am–7pm. Fridays will be 9am – 5pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain a reasonable caseload (including individual and family sessions)
• Complete all necessary documentation on time in EMR
• Facilitate weekly therapy groups, including DBT Groups
• Attend weekly Treatment Team meetings and present cases to clinical team
• Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments upon admission
• Coordinate after‑care with parents and Discharge Coordinator

Requirements

• LMFT/LCSW/LPCC or associate ACSW/AMFT/APCC
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Exceptional clinical judgment
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, challenging, and dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, FSA
• PTO, paid sick, paid community service, bereavement, holiday pay
• Employee EAP Program
• 401k with match
• In‑house CEU and training

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