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Mental Health Therapist- Adolescent Autism Specialty Program

Evolvetreatment, Woodland, CA, United States


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 excited to announce that we are launching a new residential program treating autistic teens in

Woodland Hills, CA . We are currently hiring a

Mental Health Therapist

to provide individual, family, and group therapy to autistic teens with mental health and/or substance use struggles in our 6-bed residential program. This role is an exciting opportunity to have a small caseload (3 clients!) and get specialized training and experience working with autistic teens.

Key Responsibilities

Provide

individual and family therapy

sessions for 3 clients and their families through a

Neurodiversity Model of care .

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

Experience working with autistic individuals is strongly preferred but not required.

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, neuro-affirming care is provided.

Ongoing

supervision and clinical development

Apply Today!
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.

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