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Associate Therapist

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health
La Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/2/2025 CLOSED ON 12/23/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Therapist position at Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health?

Evolve Treatment Centers offers cutting-edge intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential programs for teens ages 12 to 17 struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. We use evidence-based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as several experiential therapies. The Associate Therapist training program provides a unique opportunity for clinicians to gain experience working with teens facing acute mental health issues, as well as understanding residential and intensive outpatient settings.

The Associate Therapist will provide clinical support to the residential and outpatient programs by completing Biopsychosocial Assessments, acting as a Primary Therapist to clients as assigned, and providing Primary Therapist coverage as assigned. Primary Therapist duties include, but are not limited to, running DBT Skills Training groups, providing individual and family therapy, and completing all clinical documentation within the required timelines. This individual should be eager to learn and comfortable with a fast-paced environment. Clinical supervision will be provided, as well as several other training and shadowing opportunities.

Job Duties:

  • Provide individual and family therapy to teens and their families
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments upon admission both with assistance from Primary Therapists and independently
  • Attend weekly clinical treatment teams and collaborate with clinicians to carry out individualized treatment plans
  • Attend weekly Training Track supervisions with peers to learn and understand acute care services
  • Participate in individual supervision when directly assigned cases
  • Provide case management support and coordinate with After-Care manager to ensure clients have appropriate discharge plans
  • Coach and collaborate with Residential Counselors to ensure effective behavioral interventions are carried-out with clients
  • Participate in, and eventually lead, DBT skills groups
  • Complete weekly treatment plan reviews, master treatment plans, other required clinical documentation

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in clinical psychology, Counseling, or Social Work
  • Active BBS associate number (AMFT/ACSW/APCC)
  • 1-year minimum training commitment requested
  • Must be willing to go to all our locations in Encinitas and La Mesa

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm. This is a full-time, onsite position.

Payrate: $32-34/hour

For information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/

Salary : $32 - $34

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