Licensed Therapist

Muir Wood Healthcare; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

FSA

EAP

Job summary

Muir Wood Teen Treatment is seeking a licensed therapist to join our residential program for teens ages 12–17 in Petaluma, CA. You will provide individual, family, and group therapy embedded in the milieu alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians.

This full-time, in-person role requires a CA license (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD), a Master's or Doctorate, and experience with trauma-informed care. A $10k sign-on bonus is available for licensed therapists.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT.
• Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD.
• 2+ years in residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, or high-acuity settings.
• Experience with adolescents in mental health or substance use treatment; trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual, family, and group therapy for teens 12–17 using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused modalities.
• Embed in the milieu with psychiatrists, nurses, and clinicians.
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment planning.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and ensure timely documentation.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed; includes one weekend day.

Skills

DBT

CBT

ACT

Trauma-informed care

Education

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

Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD

Job description

$100,000–$125,000 (based on experience) + $10,000 Sign-on Bonus | Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD) | Petaluma, CA Full-Time

Full-time

About the Role

Provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 12–17 in our Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment program. You'll be embedded in the milieu alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians—not isolated in an office. This is meaningful clinical work with adolescents facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Why Join Us

• $10k sign-on bonus for licensed therapists
• Mission-driven work helping teens and families through crisis
• Collaborative team based environment
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match, PTO, FSA, EAP

About Muir Wood Teen Treatment

Muir Wood Teen Treatment is a leading provider of residential and outpatient behavioral healthcare for teens ages 12–17. With programs in Sonoma County, Clovis, and Riverside, we specialize in treating primary mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Our trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach combines evidence-based clinical care, accredited academics, and family involvement—creating environments where teens and families can heal together.

Every teammate plays an important role in that mission. Whether you work directly with clients or support our programs behind the scenes, your compassion, presence, and professionalism help create hope and lasting change for the families we serve.

What You'll Do

• Provide weekly individual, family, and group therapy using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused modalities
• Spend time in the milieu building rapport, modeling interventions, and shaping treatment in real time
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment planning
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed
• Note: This is a full-time, in-person role that includes one weekend day in your regular schedule

What We're Looking For

Must Have

• Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
• Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD
• 2+ years in residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, or high-acuity settings
• Experience with adolescents in mental health or substance use treatmentStrong background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities

Preferred

• 3+ years in adolescent residential or psychiatric care
• Training in EMDR, relapse prevention, or motivational interviewing
• Experience with family systems work and co-occurring disorders

About Muir Wood

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