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Primary Therapist

evolvetreatmentcenters

Skills

Required

  • APCC
  • LCSW
  • LPCC

Preferred

  • Behavior Therapy DBT
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • family therapy
  • Biopsychosocial
  • discharge planning

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.

About evolvetreatmentcenters

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Integrated with experiential therapies like
  • Art, music, surf and equine
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Pay

Competitive Salary ($85K–$90 for unlicensed and $92k-97k licensed)

Benefits

  • 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
  • (EAP) Free Chef-Prepared Meals on site
  • Join us and help change lives

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