Primary Therapist

About the role

Join Evolve Treatment Centers as a Primary Therapist in our 6-bed residential program in Lafayette, CA. Provide individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents with mental health and/or substance use challenges in a supportive, team-based environment. This role features a small caseload of 3 clients and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices including DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Facilitate 1–2 therapy groups per week and document clinical notes.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, offering phone support and managing after-hours clinical needs.
• Support clients through discharge planning, including home contracts and after-care referrals.
• Attend weekly Treatment Team and Psychiatry meetings, contributing clinical updates and insight.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required documentation in compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• May assist at other Evolve locations as needed (valid California driver's license required).

Requirements

• Active California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or registered associate (AMFT, ACSW, APCC).
• Ability to pass LiveScan, federal/state background checks, and child abuse index clearances.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Valid California driver's license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $87,000–$92,000 (unlicensed) or $97,000–$102,000 (licensed).
• Purpose-driven, team-centered culture.
• Extensive training in evidence-based practices.
• Ongoing supervision and clinical development.