Associate Residential Therapist- Neurodivergent Program

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

$70,000–$85,000 (based on experience) | Associate Level (AMFT, APCC, ACSW) | Sonoma, CA

Shift : Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday

About the Role

Join our Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment program providing evidence-based therapy to teens ages 12–17 in a 24-hour therapeutic milieu, with a specialization in neurodivergent presentations including ASD, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and social communication challenges. As a residential clinician, you are embedded in the daily life of the program — providing individual, family, and group therapy while collaborating with on-site psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians around the clock.

Why Join Us

• Work that matters — help teens and families through some of the hardest moments of their lives
• Specialized clinical focus — dedicated training in neurodivergent-affirming modalities provided
• Collaborative clinical team — supported by psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow therapists working as part of an integrated clinical team
• Full benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k + match, PTO, FSA, EAP

Requirements:

What You’ll Do

• Provide weekly individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy using DBT, CBT, ACT, PEERS, and trauma-focused modalities (polyvagal, interoception, somatic exercises)
• Facilitate neurodivergent-specific programming including social skills groups and nervous system regulation interventions
• Be present and active in the residential milieu — building rapport with residents, modeling therapeutic interventions, and shaping treatment in real time alongside direct care staff
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans for each client
• Collaborate with on-site clinicians, psychiatry, and nursing in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in on-call rotation and 24-hour crisis response as needed

What We’re Looking For

Must Have:

• Master’s in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
• Active CA Associate number: AMFT, APCC, ACSW
• 2+ years of clinical experience in residential or inpatient behavioral health settings — comfort with the milieu is essential
• Strong background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities (DBT, CBT, ACT, or similar)
• Experience with neurodivergent populations — ASD, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or related presentations
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards, including mandated reporting
• Ability to work one weekend day per week

Preferred:

• 3+ years in adolescent residential or psychiatric care
• Familiarity with Safe & Sound Protocol, PEERS, Interoception, or Polyvagal-informed practice (training provided for all)
• Familiarity with family systems work and care coordination

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 — therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and youth counselors — works together to help adolescents and families heal.

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