Mental Health Clinical Therapist

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents? At  Evolve Treatment Centers , we offer a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with compassionate care in a supportive, team-based environment.

We are currently hiring a  Primary Therapist  to provide individual, family, and group therapy to teens with mental health and/or substance use struggles in our 6-bed residential program in  Walnut Creek, CA . This role is an exciting opportunity to have a small caseload(3 clients!) and be part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide  individual and family therapy sessions for 3 clients and their families through evidence-based practices including DBT, CBT, and MI
• Facilitate 1–2 therapy groups per week and document clinical notes accordingly.
• Participate in the  on-call rotation , offering phone support and managing after-hours clinical needs.
• Support clients through  discharge planning , including home contracts and after-care referrals.
• Attend  weekly Treatment Team and Psychiatry meetings , contributing clinical updates and insight.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of  all required documentation in compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.

What You’ll Need:

• Active California Licensure as an LCSW/LMFT/LPCC or  AMFT/ACSW/APCC
• Ability to pass  LiveScan , federal/state background checks, and child abuse index clearances
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Valid Ca driver's license as you may be asked to assist at our other locations.

Why Join Evolve?

• Competitive salary and benefits.  Unlicensed $87k - $92k Licensed $97k - $102k
• Purpose-driven, team-centered culture
• Extensive training in evidence-based practices
• Ongoing  supervision and clinical development

At Evolve, we’re passionate about changing lives—and that includes our team. If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s help teens heal—together.
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