--- 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. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/primary-therapist-at-evolve-treatment-centers-01a0e978-128d-7aee-aaf0-5099c72801ca date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Evolve Treatment Centers as Primary Therapist in Sacramento, CA. Pays $85K–$97K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/fh6o14.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Evolve Treatment Centers | | **Location** | Sacramento, CA | | **Salary** | $85K/yr - $97K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 | | **History** | First seen 47 days ago (2026-09-28), reposted once | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Evolve Treatment Centers. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Evolve Treatment Centers. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $84,000 – $115,000 a year (median $90,000). ## 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 ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Social Work & Counseling jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/social-work-and-counseling?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Mental Health Therapist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/social-work-and-counseling/mental-health-therapist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260758 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26579 jobs - [Sacramento, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/sacramento?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5922 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260758 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26579 jobs - [Sacramento, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/sacramento?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5922 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)