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Clinical Director Teen Mental Health

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health
Walnut, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Location: Hybrid – 4 days a week on-Site, one day WFH (after 90 days of employment)

Payrate: $135 - 140k

About Evolve Treatment Centers:

Evolve offers the best in therapy and recovery options for residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens. We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Evolve offers a one-of-a-kind experience that serves teens and their families from across the country from our California-based treatment centers. We focus on positivity, equipping teens for change, and growing the whole person in a setting that’s comfortable and feels like home.

We’re dedicated to clinical excellence, and we know that you’ll bring your unique contribution to healing families in profound ways. Our work here is special, it’s meaningful, and it’s bigger than all of us. That’s why it takes a true community, aligned in purpose, committed to lifting each other up each day.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Director is an experienced, licensed clinician who oversees the clinical operations of two Evolve residential programs in Walnut Creek and Lafayette. The Clinical Director works alongside the Operations Manager to ensure that all administrative, operations, and compliance needs are being met. All duties listed below apply to both programs that the Clinical Director oversees.

Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Provide clinical oversight to the programs and ensure that all quality, clinical excellence, and safety measures are maintained.
  • Provide clinical supervision to unlicensed staff per BBS requirements
  • Provide tours for prospective clients and their families and support Primary Therapists as needed in supporting client’s families
  • Ensure that the program’s clinical approach remains behavioral and skills-based and in line with Evolve’s mission and values.
  • Facilitate weekly Treatment Team meetings, regular clinical trainings and provide clinical mentorship, compile behavioral feedback for clients, and ensure meeting notes are taken and distributed
  • Regularly review and audit clinical documentation for the program in order to maintain internal and licensing standards
  • Assist with coverage of individual, family, and group therapy sessions as needed during Primary Therapist absences.

Managerial Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the teams
  • Provide direct supervision and facilitate weekly meetings with the Primary Therapists, and Operations Manager to provide oversight and individualized support.
  • Effectively manage staff performance and outcomes
  • Collaborate with the Operations Manager to oversee Residential Counselor and Chef performance and participate in implementation of performance reviews and disciplinary action.
  • Create and maintain a positive, collaborative team culture and collaborate with the Operations Manager to facilitate quarterly team-building activities for the team.
  • Provide staff with updates/ changes to policies, procedures, and organizational goals
  • Maintain the program schedule and ensure that it adheres to Evolve’s program schedule requirements

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in related field
  • Must be licensed in California as a LMFT/LCSW/LPCC
  • Exceptional clinical judgment
  • Knowledge and experience in various therapeutic orientations and treatment modalities
  • Provides clear communication both in person and via email
  • Demonstrates sensitivity and attentiveness to clinical needs related to disability and/or racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual and gender identity
  • Knowledge of adolescent mental health and co-occurring disorders
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship among staff

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

Salary : $135,000 - $140,000

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