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Mental Health Therapist

Evolve Treatment Centers
La Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025 CLOSED ON 2/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Evolve Treatment Centers?

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. We are currently looking for a Primary Therapist to join our residential treatment center in Danville, CA!Requirements:Act as the point-person for each assigned client and their family during treatmentProvide individual and family therapy to each client at a weekly frequency commensurate with the current level of careFacilitate 1-2 groups per week and complete group notes in the medical recordOrient new clients and their caregivers to treatment and the program structureFacilitate Biopsychosocial Assessments and Risk Assessments for clients upon admissionCreate comprehensive treatment plans for clients, monitor progress and adjust, as neededComplete all clinical documentation (Initial and Master Treatment Plans, Treatment Plan Reviews, Progress Notes, Discharge Summaries, etc.) within required timelines and in line with Evolve, licensing, and accreditation standards  Participate in the clinical on-call rotation and provide phone-based support to on-site staff; assist with managing after-hours crises and emergencies via phoneCommunicate medical necessity for clients to the Utilization Review team to ensure adequate insurance coverage is obtainedSupport clients and their families with discharge preparation, including after-care and living arrangement planning and Home Contract creationCoordinate with Program Director and select clinically appropriate discharge dates for clients Assess client belongings for clinical and safety-related appropriateness in a timely manner Identify clinically appropriate interventions for clients and communicate them to the Treatment Team, as neededAssess client risk throughout treatment and update behavioral interventions and safety plans, as needed per the Risk Assessment Policy and ProcedureProvide clinical updates on clients during Treatment Team and weekly psychiatry meetings to ensure team coordination regarding client careAttend all trainings as assigned by Program DirectorFulfill mandated reporting requirements as needed and with guidance from the Program DirectorEnsure that Outcomes Program assessments are completed at the required timepointsInterpret Outcomes Program data and integrate it into differential diagnosis and treatment planning Other duties, as assigned by the Program DirectorRequirements:Associate (AMFT/ACSW/APCC) in CaliforniaMust possess a valid California Driver's license.Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes.Must be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as neededSalary: $87k - $92kFor information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/. Powered by JazzHRcugmkdlWLX

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