Primary Therapist Outpatient
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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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