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Job description
$80,000–$135,000 (based on experience and licensure) + $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Licensed Therapists | Experienced Associate (AMFT, APCC, ACSW) or Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD) | Sonoma, CA
$80,000–$135,000 (based on experience and licensure) + $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Licensed Therapists | Experienced Associate (AMFT, APCC, ACSW) or Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD) | Sonoma, CA
Shift: 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
$15k sign-on bonus for licensed therapists
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
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
Master’s or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD
OR Active California associate license: AMFT, ASW, or APCC with 1,000+ supervised hours
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.
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Worksite address
penngrove, CA, 94951, US
Who can apply
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