Therapist

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services • Petaluma, CA

12d • $80,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Muir Wood Teen Treatment is hiring a full-time therapist for its Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment programs in Sonoma County, California. The therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy to teens ages 12–17 who are experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, working collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, residential staff, and other clinicians.

This position is being hired ahead of anticipated openings across three residential programs. For up to 2–3 months, the therapist may support clinical teams across campuses before transitioning to a permanent position at one program. The role is in person and includes a regular schedule with one weekend day: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday. Participation in a rotating on-call schedule and crisis support as needed are part of the position.

Muir Wood Teen Treatment provides residential and outpatient behavioral healthcare for teens, specializing in primary mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Its trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach combines evidence-based clinical care, accredited academics, and family involvement. The organization is seeking clinicians who are engaged, coachable, comfortable supporting teens with complex needs, and interested in developing their clinical skills as part of a mission-driven team.

Requirements

• Master's or doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field.
• Active California clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or qualifying psychologist license) or associate registration (AMFT, ASW, APCC).
• Relevant experience working with adolescents in mental health, substance use, or behavioral health settings; graduate practicum and internship experience are accepted.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and at least one evidence-based clinical modality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative treatment environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in adolescent residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, PHP, or IOP settings.
• Experience with co-occurring disorders and family systems.
• Training in polyvagal or somatic therapies, relapse prevention, or motivational interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused interventions.
• Engage with teens in the residential milieu to build rapport, support regulation, and reinforce clinical skills.
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, residential staff, and clinical leadership.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and family care coordination.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed.
• Initially support multiple Sonoma County programs before transitioning to a permanent campus assignment.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for licensed therapists, paid in installments and according to the applicable bonus agreement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with match.
• PTO.
• FSA.
• EAP.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity with an established clinical team.
• Collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for clinical growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time