Lead Residential Therapist- Neurodivergent Program

Muir Wood Healthcare; Penngrove (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15k sign-on bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k + match

PTO

EAP

Job summary

Muir Wood Healthcare is a Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment program for teens aged 12–17. You’ll provide individual, family, and group therapy in a 24/7 milieu, using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused approaches.

The role emphasizes neurodivergent-focused care and collaboration with psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians. We seek licensed LMFT/LPCC/LCSW or PhD/PsyD, or active CA associate status with 1,000+ supervised hours, and at least 2 years in residential behavioral

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT.
• Active California license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD, or CA associate with 1,000+ supervised hours.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in residential or inpatient behavioral health settings.
• Strong background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities (DBT, CBT, ACT, etc.).
• Experience with neurodivergent populations (ASD, ADHD, sensory processing differences).
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards, including mandated reporting.
• Ability to work one weekend day per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual, family, and group therapy using DBT, CBT, ACT, PEERS, and trauma-focused modalities.
• Facilitate neurodivergent-specific programming including social skills groups and nervous system regulation interventions.
• Be present in the residential milieu—model therapeutic interventions and engage with residents and care staff.
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans for each client.
• Collaborate with on-site clinicians, psychiatry, and nursing in MDT meetings.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotation and 24-hour crisis response as needed.

Skills

Residential care experience

Trauma-informed care

Neurodivergent populations

Weekend availability

Ethical/Legal compliance

Education

CA license or active license track

Job description

$80,000–$135,000 (based on experience and licensure) + $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Licensed Therapists | Experienced Associate (AMFT, APCC, ACSW) or Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD) | Sonoma, CA

$80,000–$135,000 (based on experience and licensure) + $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Licensed Therapists | Experienced Associate (AMFT, APCC, ACSW) or Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD) | Sonoma, CA

Shift: Sunday-Thursday

About The Role

Join our Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment program providing evidence-based therapy to teens ages 12–17 in a 24-hour therapeutic milieu, with a specialization in neurodivergent presentations including ASD, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and social communication challenges. As a residential clinician, you are embedded in the daily life of the program — providing individual, family, and group therapy while collaborating with on-site psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians around the clock.

Why Join Us

• $15k sign-on bonus for licensed therapists
• Work that matters — help teens and families through some of the hardest moments of their lives
• Specialized clinical focus — dedicated training in neurodivergent-affirming modalities provided
• Collaborative clinical team — supported by psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow therapists working as part of an integrated clinical team
• Full benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k + match, PTO, FSA, EAP

What You’ll Do

• Provide weekly individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy using DBT, CBT, ACT, PEERS, and trauma-focused modalities (polyvagal, interoception, somatic exercises)
• Facilitate neurodivergent-specific programming including social skills groups and nervous system regulation interventions
• Be present and active in the residential milieu — building rapport with residents, modeling therapeutic interventions, and shaping treatment in real time alongside direct care staff
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans for each client
• Collaborate with on-site clinicians, psychiatry, and nursing in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in on-call rotation and 24-hour crisis response as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
• Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD
• OR Active California associate license: AMFT, ASW, or APCC with 1,000+ supervised hours
• 2+ years of clinical experience in residential or inpatient behavioral health settings – comfort with the milieu is essential
• Strong background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities (DBT, CBT, ACT, or similar)
• Experience with neurodivergent populations — ASD, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or related presentations
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards, including mandated reporting
• Ability to work one weekend day per week

Preferred

• 3+ years in adolescent residential or psychiatric care
• Familiarity with Safe & Sound Protocol, PEERS, Interoception, or Polyvagal-informed practice (training provided for all)
• Familiarity with family systems work and care coordination

About Muir Wood

We provide trauma-informed, relationship-centered residential treatment for teens ages 12–17 struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. Our multidisciplinary team — therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and youth counselors — works together to help adolescents and families heal.

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