Primary Therapist

About the role

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. This position is for a Mental Health Therapist at our 6-bed adolescent residential center in Encinitas, CA.

Responsibilities

• Act as the point-person for each assigned client and their family during treatment.
• Provide individual and family therapy to each client at a weekly frequency commensurate with the current level of care.
• Facilitate 1-2 groups per week and complete group notes in the medical record.
• Orient new clients and their caregivers to treatment and the program structure.
• Facilitate Biopsychosocial Assessments and Risk Assessments for clients upon admission.
• Create comprehensive treatment plans for clients, monitor progress, and adjust as needed.
• Complete 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 phone.
• Communicate medical necessity for clients to the Utilization Review team to ensure adequate insurance coverage is obtained.
• Support clients and their families with discharge preparation, including after-care and living arrangement planning and Home Contract creation.
• Coordinate 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 needed.
• Assess client risk throughout treatment and update behavioral interventions and safety plans, as needed per the Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure.
• Provide clinical updates on clients during Treatment Team and weekly psychiatry meetings to ensure team coordination regarding client care.
• Attend all trainings as assigned by Program Director.
• Fulfill mandated reporting requirements as needed and with guidance from the Program Director.
• Ensure that Outcomes Program assessments are completed at the required timepoints.
• Interpret Outcomes Program data and integrate it into differential diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Other duties, as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Associate’s with AMFT/ACSW/APCC or licensed LMFT/LCSW/LPCC in California.
• Must 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 needed.

Pay

Unlicensed: $75,000–$80,000
Licensed: $85,000–$90,000

Schedule

Full-time, onsite position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off – flexible policy with immediate accrual upon hire, including paid holidays, sick days, bereavement, and religious observances.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Retirement Planning.
• Professional Training – quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses.
• Free Meals – provided by our in-house chef for employees working at our Residential Treatment Centers.