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Mental Health Clinical Therapist

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026
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 Clinical 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
  • Valid Ca driver's license as you may be asked to assist at our other locations

Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary ($85K–$90K for unlicensed and $92k - $97k for 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

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

Salary : $85,000 - $90,000

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