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 Lafayette, 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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