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Residential Therapist, Licensed

12/30/2025

The Licensed Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy sessions to adolescents and their families. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and maintain clinical documentation.

Salary

75000 - 120000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides residential treatment for adolescent boys with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health issues. Both residential programs are located in Petaluma, CA. Muir Wood also provides intensive outpatient services for both boys and girls in San Rafael. Nationally recognized as a gold standard in adolescent care, Muir Wood is also in-network with Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna and Cigna. Our highly credentialed treatment team includes board-certified addiction physicians and psychiatrists, licensed therapists, certified counselors, masters-level adventure therapists, and multiple-subject, State of California credentialed teachers. Muir Wood is also recognized in California as a private school and is accredited by both CARF and Joint Commission.
About the Role

Description

 

$90,000–$120,000 (based on experience) + $10k Sign-On Bonus | Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD) | Riverside, CA 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

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

Requirements


 

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

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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.

Key Skills
Biopsychosocial AssessmentsIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyGroup TherapyTrauma-Informed CareDBTCBTREBTACTRelapse PreventionClinical DocumentationCrisis ResponseMultidisciplinary CollaborationEthical StandardsMandated ReportingAdolescent Care
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesEducation
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time OffSick PayFlexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount MarketplaceCompany-Provided LaptopMobile PhoneRelocation Assistance
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