Residential Therapist, Associate

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services•Petaluma, CA

1d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 12–17 in our Joint Commission-accredited residential 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. Why Join Us: Residential treatment is one of the most immersive clinical training grounds for pre-licensed clinicians - diverse caseloads, complex presentations, and daily experience with crisis intervention, family systems, and evidence-based modalities. Collaborative, team-based environment where you learn alongside experienced clinicians Weekly clinical supervision toward independent licensure built into your schedule Mission-driven work helping teens and families through crisis Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match, PTO, FSA, EAP

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD
2+ years in 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
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed