Residential Therapist, Associate

Job Title

Provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 12–17 in our Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment program.

$70,000–$85,000 (based on experience) |Associate License (AMFT, APCC, ASW) |Full-Time |Sunday-Thursday, 10am-6pm

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:

• Residential treatment is one of the most immersive clinical training grounds for pre-licensed clinicians - diverse caseloads, complex presentations, and daily experience with crisis intervention, family systems, and evidence-based modalities.
• Collaborative, team-based environment where you learn alongside experienced clinicians
• Weekly clinical supervision toward independent licensure built into your schedule
• Mission-driven work helping teens and families through crisis
• 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

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

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 a LiveScan background check.