About this opportunity
Muir Wood Healthcare lists this Associate Therapist (AMFT, ASW, or APCC) opportunity in petaluma, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Muir Wood Teen Treatment
Muir Wood Teen Treatment | Petaluma, CA | Full-Time $75,000- $88,000 annually based on experience | Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday
About the Role
As an Associate Therapist in a residential program for teens (12–17), you'll build real depth quickly: individual therapy, family sessions, and daily groups, all within a structured milieu and alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. This is one of the most immersive clinical training environments available—high-acuity clients, crisis work, and consistent supervision that accelerates your path to licensure.
We're looking for clinicians who already have a foundation in individual and group therapy and are ready to build real clinical depth. You should be engaged, coachable, and comfortable stepping into meaningful responsibility within a fast-paced, team-based setting.
What You'll Do
Facilitate multiple therapy groups per week using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused modalities—group therapy is a central function of this role
Provide individual and family therapy sessions
Spend time in the milieu building rapport, modeling interventions, and shaping treatment in real time
Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to inform individualized treatment plans
Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
Participate in rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed
Note: This is a full-time, in-person role. The schedule includes one weekend day.
What We're Looking For
Required:
Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
Active California associate license: AMFT, ASW, or APCC
Experience facilitating therapeutic groups (practicum, internship, or post-grad settings accepted)
Comfort with adolescents in mental health, substance use, or high-acuity settings
Grounding in trauma-informed care and at least one evidence-based modality (DBT, CBT, ACT, etc.)
Preferred (not required):
Experience in residential, inpatient, or intensive outpatient (IOP/PHP) settings
Training in EMDR, motivational interviewing, or relapse prevention
Exposure to co-occurring disorders or family systems work
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level (CADC), Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), or Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC) preferred
Why Associate Clinicians Choose Muir Wood
Weekly individual supervision toward LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC—built into your schedule, not an afterthought
Diverse caseload including individual, family, and group therapy = well-rounded hours accrual across modalities
Multidisciplinary team: you're learning daily alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and senior clinicians
Pay increase upon full licensure
Mission-driven culture focused on teen and family healing
Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
401(k) + employer match
PTO & Sick Pay
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-provided mobile phone & laptop
Employee Discount Marketplace
About Muir Wood Teen Treatment: We provide trauma-informed, relationship-centered residential treatment for adolescents ages 12–17 facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our multidisciplinary team works together to help teens and families heal and move forward. Muir Wood Teen Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions require a LiveScan background check.
Worksite address
petaluma, CA, 94954, US
Who can apply
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