Primary Therapist

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