Associate Therapist (AMFT, ASW, APCC)

Muir Wood Healthcare; Penngrove (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO & Sick Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-provided mobile phone & laptop

Employee Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Muir Wood Teen Treatment in Sonoma, CA is seeking an Associate Therapist for the Teen Residential Program. You will provide individual therapy, family sessions, and group therapy in a structured milieu while collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary team to support teens aged 12–17 facing mental health and substance use challenges.

This full-time role offers intensive supervision toward licensure, exposure to crisis work, and a diverse caseload, with training in trauma-informed care

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT.
• Active California associate license (AMFT, ASW, or APCC).
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups (practicum, internship, or post-grad settings accepted).
• Comfortable working with adolescents in mental-health, substance-use, or high-acuity settings.
• Grounding in trauma-informed care and at least one evidence-based modality (DBT, CBT, ACT, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate multiple therapy groups per week using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused modalities.
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions.
• Engage in milieu work to build rapport, model interventions, and shape treatment in real time.
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Adolescent MH experience

DBT/CBT/ACT modalities

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT

Job description

Job Title: Associate Therapist – Teen Residential Program

Location: Sonoma, CA

Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 annually (based on experience)

Schedule: Full-time; Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm (1 weekend day)

Job Overview

As an Associate Therapist in a residential program for teens (12–17), you will provide individual therapy, family sessions, and daily group therapy within a structured milieu while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. This immersive training environment includes high-acuity clients, crisis work, and consistent supervision to accelerate licensure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate multiple therapy groups per week using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma‑focused modalities.
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions.
• Engage in milieu work to build rapport, model interventions, and shape treatment in real time.
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in rotating on‑call schedule and provide crisis support as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT.
• Active California associate license (AMFT, ASW, or APCC).
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups (practicum, internship, or post‑grad settings accepted).
• Comfortable working with adolescents in mental‑health, substance‑use, or high‑acuity settings.
• Grounding in trauma‑informed care and at least one evidence‑based modality (DBT, CBT, ACT, etc.).

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in residential, inpatient, or intensive outpatient (IOP/PHP) settings.
• Training in EMDR, motivational interviewing, or relapse prevention.
• Exposure to co‑occurring disorders or family systems work.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• PTO & Sick Pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company‑provided mobile phone & laptop.
• Employee Discount Marketplace.

Why Join Us

• Weekly individual supervision toward LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC—integrated into your schedule.
• Diverse caseload including individual, family, and group therapy.
• Multidisciplinary team exposure to psychiatrists, nurses, and senior clinicians.
• Pay increase upon full licensure.
• Mission‑driven culture focused on teen and family healing.

About Muir Wood Teen Treatment

Muir Wood Teen Treatment provides trauma‑informed, relationship‑centered residential treatment for adolescents ages 12 – 17 facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our multidisciplinary team works together to help teens and families heal and move forward.

MuirWood Teen Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions require a LiveScan background check.