Primary Therapist Outpatient

Evolve Treatment CentersEvolve Treatment CentersSan Jose, California, United States
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Posted

9/23/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$85k - $105k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The primary therapist will manage a caseload of adolescents, conducting individual and family therapy sessions while facilitating DBT groups. They are also responsible for completing clinical documentation, performing biopsychosocial assessments, and coordinating discharge planning.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a valid LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or associate license (ACSW, AMFT, APCC). Applicants must also possess strong clinical judgment and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key skills

Clinical judgmentInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDBT groupsBiopsychosocial assessmentsCase managementDocumentationFamily therapyIndividual therapyCrisis managementAdolescent therapyTreatment planning

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Education requirements

postgraduate degree

About Evolve Treatment Centers

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Employees

201

Type

Privately Held

Size

51-200 employees

Through personalized care and ongoing support, Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health empowers teens struggling with mental health and/or substance use issues to heal, hope, and become the best version of themselves. Our evidence-based, data-driven, and results-oriented modes of therapy are based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and geared specifically for adolescents aged 12 to 17. We provide personalized care in safe, nurturing residential treatment centers and our outpatient services, with locations throughout Northern and Southern California. We focus on the individual, on what works, and on healing the whole person and the whole family. Evolve's first-class staff makes that mission possible. Our clinical team is comprised of board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrists, nurses, licensed therapeutic professionals, and highly trained counselors. We’re a creative, compassionate, and energetic community of professionals, and we’re committed to our diverse and multi-talented team, and to positive, forward change. COME GROW WITH US: https://evolvetreatment.com/careers/

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Description

Evolve Treatment Centers is looking for a Primary Therapist to join our team at our PHP/IOP facility in San Jose, CA! We are looking for a professional who is passionate about working with adolescents to join our team and grow with us. The ideal candidate is flexible, dedicated, knows how to take initiative, maintains appropriate boundaries, and stays calm in stressful situations. We value our employee’s success and happiness and promote a culture where our employees can continually grow and thrive. This position provides you the opportunity to make significant impact in the lives of teens and their families. A considerable amount of training will be provided, and you will have the support of your team-members. This position is challenging yet rewarding as our staff have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of teens and their families. Payrate: 85,000 - 95,000 for unlicensed and $100,000 - $105,000 for licensed. Hours: We ask that candidates be available Monday–Thursday between 9am and 7pm. Your actual workday will be 8 hours within that time frame, and at least two days each week will be scheduled 11am–7pm. Fridays will be 9am - 5pm Responsibilities and Duties: Maintain a reasonable caseload (including individual and family sessions) Complete all necessary documentation on time in EMR Facilitate weekly therapy groups, including DBT Groups Attend weekly Treatment Team meetings and present cases to clinical team Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments upon admission Coordinate after-care with parents and Discharge Coordinator Requirements: LMFT/LCSW/LPCC or associates ACSW/AMFT/APCC Must be able to pass a background check Exceptional clinical judgment Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA PTO, Paid sick, paid community service, bereavement, holiday pay Employee EAP Program 401k w/ match In-house CEU and training For information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/

Requirements

  • Clinical judgment
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • DBT groups
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Case management
  • Documentation
  • Family therapy
  • Individual therapy
  • Crisis management
  • Adolescent therapy
  • Treatment planning

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • FSA
  • PTO
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid community service
  • Bereavement leave
  • Holiday pay
  • Employee EAP program
  • 401k with match
  • In-house CEU and training

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