Licensed Therapist
Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services·Petaluma, California
Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services·Petaluma, California
Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents in a residential treatment program using evidence-based modalities. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and maintain clinical documentation while providing crisis support.
Description $90,000–$125,000 (based on experience) + $10,000 Sign-on Bonus | Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD) | Sonoma, CA Full-Time
This position is full-time, onsite and one day out of the weekends is included Sunday - Thursday.
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
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 treatment Strong 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: We provide trauma-informed, relationship-centered residential treatment for teens ages 12–17 struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. Our multidisciplinary team works together to help adolescents and families heal. Muir Wood Teen Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions require LiveScan background check.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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