Associate Therapist (AMFT, ASW, APCC)

Muir Wood Teen Treatment | Petaluma, CA | Full-Time $75,000-88,000 annually based on experience |Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm

About the Role

Build your clinical career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of teens and families. As an Associate Therapist at Muir Wood, you'll provide individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents ages 12–17 in a residential setting, supported by experienced clinicians, weekly supervision, and a collaborative team.

We welcome new graduates and experienced associate therapists with relevant adolescent experience through practicums, internships, or prior employment. Residential treatment experience is especially valued. We're looking for passionate, enthusiastic clinicians who bring a positive attitude, are coachable and collaborative, and are eager to learn and grow.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate multiple therapy groups per week using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused approaches - group therapy is a central function of this role
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions
• Spend time in the residential milieu building rapport, modeling interventions, and supporting 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 a rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed

This is a full-time, in-person role requiring one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
• Active California associate registration: AMFT, ASW, or APCC
• Experience working with adolescents in mental health, substance use, or behavioral health settings (practicum, internship, or employment accepted)
• Experience facilitating or co-facilitating therapeutic groups (practicum or internship experience accepted)
• Foundational knowledge of trauma-informed care and at least one evidence-based modality (DBT, CBT, ACT, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in adolescent residential treatment or other intensive behavioral health settings (inpatient, PHP, IOP), including practicums or internships
• Exposure to co-occurring disorders or family systems work

Why Associate Clinicians Choose Muir Wood

• Weekly individual supervision toward LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC licensure - built into your schedule, not an afterthought
• Diverse caseload including individual, family, and group therapy, providing well-rounded hours accrual across modalities
• Multidisciplinary team: Learn 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) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-provided mobile phone and laptop

About Muir Wood Teen Treatment

Muir Wood Teen Treatment provides 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.