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Primary Therapist Outpatient

Evolve Treatment Centers logoEvolve Treatment Centers$85,000–$105,000/yrSan Jose, CAFull timePosted 2w ago

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in California post a median of $52.63 an hour, the middle half $34.27–$61.15, across 109 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in California earn a median of $28.48 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

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/

From Evolve Treatment Centers's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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