Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($15,000)

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

PTO

FSA

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Muir Wood Teen Treatment is seeking a full-time therapist to provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 12-17 in residential programs in Sonoma County, CA. You will work with psychiatrists, nurses, and clinicians to support youths facing mental health and substance use challenges.

The role starts with cross-campus support for 2–3 months before permanent placement. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered to licensed therapists and the team enjoys a collaborative, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field.
• Active California clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or qualifying psychologist license) or associate registration.
• Experience working with adolescents in mental health, substance use, or behavioral health settings.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Trauma-informed care and at least one evidence-based modality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused interventions.
• Engage with teens in the residential milieu to build rapport, support regulation, and reinforce clinical skills.
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, residential staff, and clinical leadership.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and family care coordination.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed.
• Initially support multiple Sonoma County programs before transitioning to a permanent campus assignment.

Skills

DBT

CBT

ACT

Trauma-focused interventions

Group therapy facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Education

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

Job description

Description

$80,000 - $125,000 Based On Experience | $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Therapists | Sonoma County, CA | Full-Time

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday

About the Role

Join Muir Wood Teen Treatment as a full-time therapist providing individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 12-17 in our Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment programs in Sonoma County. You'll work alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians in a collaborative, team-based environment, helping adolescents facing mental health and substance use challenges.

We're hiring ahead of anticipated openings across our three residential programs. You'll initially support our clinical teams across campuses for up to 2-3 months before transitioning into a permanent position at one of our programs. This is an opportunity to join Muir Wood now, build relationships with our teams, and establish a long-term clinical home.

Why Join Muir Wood?

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for licensed therapists (paid in installments)
• Permanent, full-time opportunity with an established clinical team
• Mission-driven work helping teens and families through crisis
• Collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for clinical growth
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, FSA, and 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, specializing in primary mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Our trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach combines evidence-based clinical care, accredited academics, and strong family involvement to help teens and families heal.

We're looking for clinicians who are engaged, coachable, comfortable supporting teens with complex needs, and enthusiastic about growing their clinical skills as part of a mission-driven team.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused interventions
• Engage with teens in the residential milieu to build rapport, support regulation, and reinforce clinical skills
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, residential staff, and clinical leadership
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and family care coordination
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed
• Initially support multiple Sonoma County programs before transitioning to a permanent campus assignment

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field
• Active California clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or qualifying psychologist license) or associate registration (AMFT, ASW, APCC)
• Relevant experience working with adolescents in mental health, substance use, or behavioral health settings; graduate practicum and internship experience accepted
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and at least one evidence-based clinical modality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative treatment environment

Preferred

• Experience in adolescent residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, PHP, or IOP settings
• Experience with co-occurring disorders and family systems
• Training in polyvagal/somatic therapies , relapse prevention, or motivational interviewing

Additional Information

This is a full-time, in-person position in Sonoma County, California. The regular schedule includes one weekend day. Initial assignments may involve working at multiple Muir Wood residential programs before placement at a permanent campus.

The $15,000 licensed therapist sign-on bonus is paid according to the terms of the applicable bonus agreement.

Muir Wood Teen Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is subject to required background screening, including Live Scan.