Job Description

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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Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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