A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
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.
Requirements:
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.
