IOP Therapist

Muir Wood Teen Treatment•Petaluma, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 12–17 in our Joint Commission-accredited IOP treatment program. You'll be embedded in the milieu alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians—not isolated in an office. This is meaningful clinical work with adolescents facing mental health and substance use challenges. You’ll also have opportunities to support clinical groups at our nearby residential treatment centers. This cross-continuum experience will broaden your clinical skills, deepen your understanding of adolescent treatment, and provide exposure to a higher level of care.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
Active CA license (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD) or Active CA Associate number (AMFT, APCC, ACSW)
2+ years in intensive outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, or high-acuity settings
Experience with adolescents in mental health or substance use treatment
Strong background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities

Nice To Haves

3+ years in adolescent residential or psychiatric care
Training in EMDR, relapse prevention, or motivational interviewing
Experience with family systems work and co-occurring disorders

Responsibilities

Provide weekly individual, family, and group therapy using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused modalities
Spend time in the milieu building rapport, modeling interventions, and shaping treatment in real time
Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment planning
Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans
Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
Provide crisis support as needed
Facilitate clinical groups at nearby residential treatment centers as needed, gaining experience across levels of care