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title: Primary Therapist at Evolve Treatment Centers
description: Evolve Treatment Centers is hiring for the Primary Therapist role in Sacramento,
  CA. Pays $85K–$97K per year. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Evolve Treatment Centers |
| **Location** | Sacramento, CA |
| **Salary** | $85K/yr - $97K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 |
## Description

**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 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

### **Perks & Benefits:**

- **Competitive Salary** ($85K–$90 for unlicensed and $92k-97k 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/.](https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/)
## Skills

- Utilization Review
- Clinical Support
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Lpcc)
- Planning
- Licensing
- Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist
- Discharge Planning
- Treatment Planning
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Biopsychosocial Model
- Family Therapy
## Benefits

- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Sick Leave
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/primary-therapist-at-evolve-treatment-centers-01a0e978-128d-7aee-aaf0-5099c72801ca?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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