Therapist

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services•Petaluma, CA

just now•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Muir Wood Teen Treatment is a leading provider of residential and outpatient behavioral healthcare for teens ages 12–17. With programs in Sonoma County, Clovis, and Riverside, we specialize in treating primary mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Our trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach combines evidence-based clinical care, accredited academics, and family involvement—creating environments where teens and families can heal together. Every teammate plays an important role in that mission. Whether you work directly with clients or support our programs behind the scenes, your compassion, presence, and professionalism help create hope and lasting change for the families we serve. The Therapist is responsible for providing residential addiction and mental health treatment as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team. They will fulfill direct service, including individual /family and group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention; directly interface with clients and families; facilitate individual and group therapy; coordinate 12-step programming, management of daily milieu; and provide leadership to support staff. The Therapist will report directly to the Clinical Director as part of the clinical management team.

Requirements

Masters-level therapist or equivalent, Licensed PhD, PsyD, LMFT or LCSW preferred
Two years’ experience working in substance abuse treatment, preferably in a residential setting
Age and Gender specific counseling skills – Aware of needs of different age groups and genders
Multi-Cultural counseling skills – Ability to communicate and aware of needs of patients of varying cultural backgrounds
Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and relate issues
Knowledge of KIPU electronic health records and CARF charting standards

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of clients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required.
Conduct twice weekly individual therapy sessions with assigned caseload.
Communicate with third party insurance provider upon admission (or as necessary) to help insure authorization for treatment at Muir Wood.
Conduct ACRQ (and other outcome measurement instruments as identified by the Clinical Director) at time of admission and and at time of discharge.
Facilitate Saturday Family Program lecture(s) at minimum once every six weeks as part of the Saturday lecture circuit.
Conduct weekly office hours each week for parents of Muir Wood residents to receive feedback on their teen.
Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation that meets or exceeds relevant legal, ethical and accreditation standards.
Provide direct therapeutic services in the form of diagnostic assessments and treatment for all Muir Wood clients.
Responsible for completion of the initial psychosocial admission assessment, facilitating process, psycho-educational, and 12-step oriented groups for clients.
Meet with each client weekly for individualized therapy for a minimum of one (1) hour addressing individual needs and concerns and providing daily and weekly goal setting.
Maintain client records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Provide a weekly progress report to the residents parents/authorized representative.
Assist in providing therapeutic training for the Recovery Counselors and Care Coordinators.
Facilitate Treatment Planning in absence of Clinical Director and co-facilitate Saturday multi-family process groups when needed.
Provide weekly group therapy with residents as needed and directed by Clinical Director.
Provide individual/family, and group psychotherapy.
Participate in Treatment Team meetings and Case Conference Reviews.
Provide appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the client’s history, signs, and symptoms.
Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or Chief Clinical Officer.