Associate Therapist (AMFT, ASW, or APCC)

Muir Wood Healthcare; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & Sick Pay

Job summary

Muir Wood Teen Treatment in Petaluma, CA, is seeking an Associate Therapist for a full-time, in-person role in a residential program for teens (12–17). You’ll conduct individual, family, and group therapy, within a structured milieu and alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

You’ll perform biopsychosocial and risk assessments, participate in MDT meetings, and maintain timely clinical documentation, with supervision toward licensure and strong clinical growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate 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).
• Comfort 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.
• Spend time in the milieu building rapport, modeling interventions, and shaping treatment in real time.
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed.

Skills

Therapy groups facilitation

Adolescent therapy

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT

Tools

EMDR training

Job description

Description

Muir Wood Teen Treatment | Petaluma, CA | Full-Time

$75,000- $88,000 annually based on experience |Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday

About The Role

As an Associate Therapist in a residential program for teens (12–17), you’ll build real depth quickly: individual therapy, family sessions, and daily groups, all within a structured milieu and alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. This is one of the most immersive clinical training environments available—high-acuity clients, crisis work, and consistent supervision that accelerates your path to licensure.

We’re looking for clinicians who already have a foundation in individual and group therapy and are ready to build real clinical depth. You should be engaged, coachable, and comfortable stepping into meaningful responsibility within a fast-paced, team-based setting.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate multiple therapy groups per week using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused modalities—group therapy is a central function of this role
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions
• Spend time in the milieu building rapport, modeling interventions, and shaping treatment in real time
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to inform individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed

Note:

This is a full-time, in-person role. The schedule includes one weekend day.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Master's or Doctorate 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)
• Comfort 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
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level (CADC), Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), or Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC) preferred

Why Associate Clinicians Choose Muir Wood

• Weekly individual supervision toward LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC—built into your schedule, not an afterthought
• Diverse caseload including individual, family, and group therapy = well-rounded hours accrual across modalities
• Multidisciplinary team: you're learning daily alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and senior clinicians
• Pay increase upon full licensure
• Mission-driven culture focused on teen and family healing

Benefits

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

About Muir Wood Teen Treatment:

We provide trauma-informed, relationship-centered residential treatment for adolescents ages 12–18 facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our multidisciplinary team works together to help teens and families heal and move forward.

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