Primary Therapist

Evolve Treatment CentersSacramento, CaliforniaOn-siteFull-timeListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

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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