Evolve Treatment Centers

Mental Health Clinical Therapist

Oakland, CA - Full Time

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents? At Evolve Treatment Centers, we offer a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with compassionate care in a supportive, team-based environment.

We are currently hiring a Primary Therapist to provide individual, family, and group therapy to teens with mental health and/or substance use struggles in our 6-bed residential program in Walnut Creek, CA. This role is an exciting opportunity to have a small caseload(3 clients!) and be part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and family therapy sessions for 3 clients and their families through evidence-based practices including DBT, CBT, and MI
  • Facilitate 1–2 therapy groups per week and document clinical notes accordingly.
  • 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.
What You’ll Need:
  • Active California Licensure as an LCSW/LMFT/LPCC (Applicants registered as AMFT/ACSW/APCC also welcome)
  • Ability to pass LiveScan, federal/state background checks, and child abuse index clearances
  • Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
  • Valid Ca driver's license as you may be asked to assist at our other locations.
Why Join Evolve?
  • Competitive salary and benefits. Unlicensed $75k - $80k Licensed $85k - $90k
  • Purpose-driven, team-centered culture
  • Extensive training in evidence-based practices
  • Ongoing supervision and clinical development

At Evolve, we’re passionate about changing lives—and that includes our team. If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s help teens heal—together.
For information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/. 

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