Licensed Teen Therapist — $15K Sign-On, Full-Time

Muir Wood Teen; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full-time position

Benefits package

Job summary

Muir Wood Teen Treatment seeks a full-time therapist to provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens aged 12-17 in our residential programs in Sonoma County. You’ll join a collaborative clinical team, work with psychiatrists and nurses, and contribute to treatment plans in a mission-driven setting.

Competitive compensation from $80,000 to $125,000 annually, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus for licensed therapists.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s or Doctorate in psychology or related field and active CA license.
• Experience with adolescents in mental health, substance use, or behavioral health settings; practicum/internship ok.
• Ability to facilitate therapeutic groups and crisis interventions.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities.
• Collaborative, fast-paced clinical team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens 12-17 using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused approaches.
• Engage with teens in residential milieu to build rapport and support regulation.
• Develop biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, staff, and leadership.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and family care coordination.
• Rotating on-call schedule; provide crisis support when needed.
• Initially support multiple Sonoma County programs before permanent placement.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Group therapy facilitation

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Evidence-based approaches (DBT, CBT, 3

Education

Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related clinical field

Active California clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or qualifying psychologist license) or associate registration (AMFT, ASW, APCC)

Tools

DBT

CBT

ACT

Trauma-focused interventions

Polyvagal/somatic therapies

Job description

Muir Wood Teen Treatment seeks a full-time therapist to provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens aged 12-17 in our residential programs in Sonoma County. You’ll join a collaborative clinical team, work with psychiatrists and nurses, and contribute to treatment plans in a mission-driven setting.

Competitive compensation from $80,000 to $125,000 annually, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus for licensed therapists.