Associate Therapist

About Evolve Treatment Centers:  

Evolve offers the best in therapy and recovery options for residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens. We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Evolve offers a one-of-a-kind experience that serves teens and their families from across the country from our California-based treatment centers. We focus on positivity, equipping teens for change, and growing the whole person in a setting that’s comfortable and feels like home. 

We’re dedicated to clinical excellence, and we know that you’ll bring your unique contribution to healing families in profound ways. Our work here is special, it’s meaningful, and it’s bigger than all of us. That’s why it takes a true community, aligned in purpose, committed to lifting each other up each day. 

Job Summary:  

The Associate Therapist will provide clinical support to the residential programs by completing Biopsychosocial Assessments, acting as a Primary Therapist to clients as assigned, and providing Primary Therapist coverage as assigned. Primary Therapist duties include, but are not limited to, running DBT Skills Training groups, providing individual and family therapy, and completing all clinical documentation within the required timelines. This individual should be eager to learn and comfortable with a fast-paced environment. Clinical supervision will be provided, as well as several other training and shadowing opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide individual and family therapy to teens and their families 

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments upon admission both with assistance from Primary Therapists and independently 

• Attend weekly clinical treatment teams and collaborate with clinicians to carry out individualized treatment plans 

• Attend weekly Training Track supervisions with peers to learn and understand acute care services 

• Participate in individual supervision when directly assigned cases 

• Provide case management support and coordinate with After-Care manager to ensure clients have appropriate discharge plans 

• Coach and collaborate with Residential Counselors to ensure effective behavioral interventions are carried-out with clients 

• Participate in, and eventually lead, DBT skills groups  

• Complete weekly treatment plan reviews, master treatment plans, other required clinical documentation 

Must be willing to go to our facilities in Encinitas and La Mesa.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, Counseling, or Social Work 

• Active BBS associate number (AMFT/ACSW/APCC) 

• 1-year minimum training commitment requested 
   

DBT Track Additional Requirements: 

• Attend weekly DBT consultation team meetings 

• Attend weekly supervision with DBT intensively trained supervisor 

• Desire to specialize in DBT and work in a comprehensive program 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with teens preferred 

• Experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred 

Pay Range: 

• $30.00 Hourly 

Benefits: 

• Medical Insurance 

• Dental Insurance 

• Vision Insurance 

• Paid Time Off - We understand a healthy work/life balance is crucial for our success, so we maintain a flexible Paid Time Off policy. Employees start accruing PTO immediately upon hire. In addition, employees receive paid holidays, paid sick days, and time off for bereavement and religious observances.  

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA) 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - As a mental health treatment provider, we understand the importance of maintaining the emotional health and personal well-being of each member of our staff.  

• Retirement Planning  

• Professional Training - We invest in professional growth, offering quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for all employees.  

• Free Meals – Employees working at our Residential Treatment Centers are offered free meals provided by our in-house chef. 

• Remote Work/Flexible Schedules – Eligible positions only* We understand the value of providing our eligible employees with the option for remote work and flexible schedules. These arrangements can enhance work-life balance and contribute to our team's overall well-being.  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Evolve Treatment Centers is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We firmly believe that every individual deserves an equal opportunity to thrive and contribute to our organization. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

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