Muir Wood is a leading provider of residential behavioral health treatment for adolescents ages 12–17. We operate 17 Joint Commission-accredited programs across California, including locations in Sonoma County, Clovis, and Riverside. Our programs specialize in treating mental health and substance use disorders, offering a safe, structured, and compassionate environment that supports long-term healing for teens and their families. Each campus integrates individualized therapy, family systems work, and accredited education, all grounded in clinical excellence and a deep commitment to whole-family recovery.  

At Muir Wood, the therapist is at the heart of the healing journey for adolescents and their families. This role is more than providing therapy—it’s about building trust, creating structure, and guiding young people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives with compassion, clinical excellence, and unwavering presence.

As a therapist, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality, trauma-informed clinical care within our nationally accredited residential treatment program for teens ages 12–17. You’ll carry a manageable caseload and provide individual, family, and group therapy grounded in evidence-based modalities. You’ll collaborate with a tight-knit team of clinicians, care coordinators, and support care staff to ensure every client’s treatment is tailored, integrated, and responsive to their evolving needs.

This role is ideal for clinicians who are energized by working with high-acuity adolescent populations, committed to clinical excellence, and driven to make a meaningful difference. Whether licensed or working toward licensure, you’ll be supported by experienced clinical leaders, regular supervision, and a mission-focused culture that values growth, innovation, and teamwork.  This position is full-time, onsite Tuesday - Saturday from 9am - 6pm. 

Responsibilities

Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments at admission
• Develop individualized treatment plans and clinical strategies in collaboration with the treatment team
• Monitor treatment progress using clinical tools and adjust interventions as needed
• Complete thorough, timely clinical documentation that supports treatment planning and meets regulatory, ethical, and accreditation standards

Therapeutic Services

• Provide weekly individual and family therapy for assigned caseload
• Facilitate process, psychoeducational, experiential, and skills-based group therapy sessions
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate care
• Provide rotating on-call coverage and respond to clinical emergencies or crises as needed, offering timely support and consultation to clients and staff

Team Collaboration

• Participate in daily flash meetings and weekly treatment team meetings
• Assist in training efforts through individual coaching and group learning opportunities to help strengthen clinical and milieu effectiveness
• Contribute to a positive, structured therapeutic milieu and team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience with high acuity, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Preferred experience working with adolescents in residential or inpatient behavioral health settings; strong candidates with adult high-acuity or residential experience will also be considered
• Proficiency in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT/REBT, ACT, and Relapse Prevention
• Strong knowledge of legal and ethical standards in behavioral health, including mandated reporting and professional boundaries
• Ability to work a schedule that includes one weekend day (Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday), based on program needs
• Willing and able to accept temporary reassignment to other local Muir Wood facilities to support clinical coverage

Education/ Licenses/ Certification 

• Licensed clinician preferred (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
• Pre-licensed candidates considered (Registered Psychological Associate, AMFT, ACSW, APCC), depending on experience, supervision needs, and time to licensure

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k + Match
• PTO/Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Clinical supervision hours towards licensure*
• Pay increase upon full licensure*
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• Company-provided mobile phone and laptop

Compensation

$75,000 - $90,000 annually based on education, experience and licensing 

Attention: All staff positions require an extensive LiveScan background check as a part of the hiring process. Pre-Employment Background Checks Include Licensing, Criminal and Motor Vehicle Reports, etc. 

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type relating to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.