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Primary Therapist Outpatient

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2026 CLOSED ON 3/12/2026

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

Evolve Treatment Centers is looking for a Primary Therapist to join our team at our PHP/IOP facility in San Diego, CA!

We are looking for a professional who is passionate about working with adolescents to join our team and grow with us. The ideal candidate is flexible, dedicated, knows how to take initiative, maintains appropriate boundaries, and stays calm in stressful situations. We value our employee’s success and happiness and promote a culture where our employees can continually grow and thrive. This position provides you the opportunity to make significant impact in the lives of teens and their families.

A considerable amount of training will be provided, and you will have the support of your team-members. This position is challenging yet rewarding as our staff have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of teens and their families.

Payrate: 72,000 - 77,000 for unlicensed and $82,000 - $87,000 for licensed.

Hours: We ask that candidates be available Monday–Thursday between 9am and 7pm. Your actual workday will be 8 hours within that time frame, and at least two days each week will be scheduled 11am–7pm. Fridays will be 9am - 5pm

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Maintain a reasonable caseload (including individual and family sessions)
  • Complete all necessary documentation on time in EMR
  • Facilitate weekly therapy groups, including DBT Groups
  • Attend weekly Treatment Team meetings and present cases to clinical team
  • Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments upon admission
  • Coordinate after-care with parents and Discharge Coordinator

Requirements:

  • LMFT/LCSW/LPCC or associates ACSW/AMFT/APCC
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Exceptional clinical judgment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, FSA
  • PTO, Paid sick, paid community service, bereavement, holiday pay
  • Employee EAP Program
  • 401k w/ match
  • In-house CEU and training

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

Salary : $72,000 - $87,000

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