Careers With Muir Wood Teen Treatment

Description

About Muir Wood Teen Treatment
Muir Wood Teen Treatment is a leading provider of residential and outpatient behavioral healthcare for teens ages 12–17. With programs in Sonoma County, Clovis, and Riverside, we specialize in treating primary mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Our trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach combines evidence-based clinical care, accredited academics, and family involvement—creating environments where teens and families can heal together.

Every teammate plays an important role in that mission. Whether you work directly with clients or support our programs behind the scenes, your compassion, presence, and professionalism help create hope and lasting change for the families we serve.

The Outreach Manager is responsible for the overall clinical outreach and business development of Muir Wood Teen

Treatment (the “Company”), which includes developing relationships with new referral sources, maintaining

strong relationships with active referral sources, and rekindling partnerships with “cold” referral sources. The Outreach Manager also collaborates in the Company’s ongoing development of business development plans with

professional referents, coordinating referral leads with the admissions team, hosting dinners/events regularly,

participating in conferences, and acting as a liaison/ambassador of Muir Wood’s brand to the treatment community.

Requirements

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Market treatment services to referral sources such as behavioral health hospitals, Emergency Departments and hospitals,   treatment centers, therapists, psychiatrists, interventionists, educational consultants, schools, clergy, community organizations, and other relevant agencies.
2. Travel within a defined geographic area to identify and follow-up on leads, establish referral sources, and determine potential referral needs.
3. Participate in quarterly meetings to coordinate and implement Outreach activities and assist in developing business development plans
4. Attend community workshops, seminars and conferences to promote Muir Wood’s services. This often involves working an exhibit booth and coordinating related dinner / marketing events.
5. Keep current on behavioral health industry trends, competitive marketing strategies, referral source needs, and other future opportunities. Maintain and enhance knowledge of substance use and mental health disorder treatment needs and trends by consulting with program staff and attending conferences and seminars.
6. Support and emulate superior customer service standards internally and externally.
7. Maintain clean, updated records of referral sources and activities in Muir Wood’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
8. Maintain hygienic records of travel & entertainment expenses within Muir Wood’s expense tracking system, in-line with the Company’s T&E policy.
9. Schedule and facilitate tours with referents of Muir Wood’s residential and outpatient facilities (especially with professional referral sources).
10. Plan and facilitate (in collaboration with Muir Wood’s clinical team) quarterly CEU educational events for therapists in defined market areas.
11. Report to Chief Operating Officer on proposed marketing budget, strategy, and conference schedule.
12. Assist treatment team and clinical case managers in discharge planning as needed. Also assist admissions team with referral outs to preferred treatment providers (as needed) and liaison with these identified treatment providers for reciprocal referrals.
13. Weekly meeting with Chief Operating Officer to review outreach activities, goals, strategies, and KPIs.
14. Meet all required activity, qualified leads and KPI’s as outlined in the “Performance-Driven Outreach Compensation Plan” document.
15. Other duties as necessary and designated by the “Company”

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business, marketing, communications, or related discipline preferred. Master’s degree with clinical background (or equivalent in prior experience) preferred.
• At least two years of experience in marketing or outreach within the behavioral health industry strongly preferred.

Salary Range:

$100,000-$120,000 annually with bonus eligibility 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee psychiatric care of our adolescent residents to include psychiatric assessment, diagnostic evaluations, and medication management.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings and other applicable staff meetings.
• Serve as liaison with staff, Director of Nursing, Clinical Director, and other treatment team members.
• Assess and screen adolescent patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and incorporating collateral data from relevant sources (external providers, parents, etc).
• Develop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed. Facilitate weekly follow up medication management sessions.
• Coordinate and communicate with case managers and other stakeholders about treatment and care, including proactive communication with client parents/guardians for consent to all medication changes and care needs.
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner – initial psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission, weekly documentation of follow up sessions and external contacts, and periodic participation in insurance peer reviews.
• Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, therapists, nurses, etc. to evaluate clients' ongoing status, assess and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Prescribe, dispense, and monitor psychotropic medications, taking into consideration FDA indications and warnings; documenting informed consent and clinical justification for polypharmacy, monitoring for compliance, effectiveness, safety, and side effects; and providing basic health monitoring and referral with coordination of care when indicated.
• Provides cross-coverage for other prescribers as needed.
• Responds to psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Maintain productivity standards and units of service per program contract requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current and valid Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license.
• At least 2 years' experience working with an adolescent population.
• Nurse practitioner degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in California.
• Must not have lived outside of California in the past five (5) years
• Current approval by the Joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.

Compensation

$120.00-$130.00 per hour based on education and experience

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• Company-provided mobile phone and laptop  

Responsibilities:    

Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments at admission
• Develop individualized treatment plans and clinical strategies in collaboration with the treatment team
• Monitor treatment progress using clinical tools and adjust interventions as needed
• Complete thorough, timely clinical documentation that supports treatment planning and meets regulatory, ethical, and accreditation standards

Therapeutic Services

• Provide weekly individual and family therapy for assigned caseload; maximum caseload is six
• Facilitate process, psychoeducational, experiential, and skills-based group therapy sessions
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate care
• Provide rotating on-call coverage and respond to clinical emergencies or crises as needed, offering timely support and consultation to clients and staff

Team Collaboration

• Participate in daily flash meetings and weekly treatment team meetings
• Assist in training efforts through individual coaching and group learning opportunities to help strengthen clinical and milieu effectiveness
• Contribute to a positive, structured therapeutic milieu and team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of direct clinical experience with high acuity, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Preferred experience working with adolescents in residential or inpatient behavioral health settings; strong candidates with adult high-acuity or residential experience will also be considered
• Proficiency in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT/REBT, ACT, and Relapse Prevention
• Strong knowledge of legal and ethical standards in behavioral health, including mandated reporting and professional boundaries
• Ability to work a schedule that includes one weekend day (Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday), based on program needs
• Willing and able to accept temporary reassignment to other local Muir Wood facilities to support clinical coverage

Education/Licenses/Certifications:   

• Licensed clinician preferred (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
• Pre-licensed candidates considered (Registered Psychological Associate, AMFT, ACSW, APCC), depending on experience, supervision needs, and time to licensure

Compensation:   

• Pre-licensed – $80,000 to $95,000
• Licensed – $100,000 to $135,000 

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 

Attention: All staff positions require an extensive LiveScan background check as a part of the hiring process. Pre-Employment Background Checks Include Licensing, Criminal and Motor Vehicle Reports, etc. 

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type relating to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans
• Provide weekly individual and family therapy sessions
• Facilitate group therapy (process, psychoeducational, and skills-based)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in daily and weekly meetings
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in on-call rotation and crisis response as needed

Qualifications

• Active California license: PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC
• 2+ years of clinical experience with high-acuity or co-occurring disorders
• Experience with adolescents in residential or inpatient behavioral health preferred
• Skilled in trauma-informed care, DBT, CBT/REBT, ACT, or Relapse Prevention
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards, including mandated reporting
• Able to work one weekend day (Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday)

Why Join Muir Wood?

At Muir Wood, you’ll be part of a high-impact, mission-driven team that helps teens and families heal and thrive. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and meaningful work that truly matters.

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet with residents/clients individually a minimum of once per week.
• Facilitate group sessions as determined by the Clinical Director.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Counselors role in client programming including the assignment and evaluation of Level Advancement assignments.
• As part of a treatment team, collaborate on approvals of all outings and activities for residential clients.
• Participate in family programming sessions as requested and required by the Program Director.
• Responsible for the timely completion of clinical documentation (progress and group notes).
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision if needed, and is instructed by Program Director.
• Develop off campus meeting schedule (if deemed appropriate) for residents to attend AA, Al-Anon, and NA meetings with staff accompaniment.
• Locate and assign alternatives to meetings in the community by accessing other resources such as Smart Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, etc.
• Attend meetings, trainings and conferences representing Muir Wood as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the Clinical Director and Recovery Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Social Work
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level (CADC) preferred 
• Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC) preferred
• Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC) preferred
• Availability to work weekends
• Experience working with dually diagnosed individuals preferred
• TB required and health screen, along with CPR and first aid

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• 401k + Match 
• PTO/Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Marketplace

Compensation

$28.00-$32.00 per hour depending on experience

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities:

• Be a steady guide: Facilitate and supervise daily routines, including meals, therapeutic activities, and life skills, fostering stability and growth.
• Provide a safe haven: Ensure client safety through regular checks, behavioral monitoring, and timely intervention during moments of crisis. Supervise teens requiring one-on-one attention due to risks such as emotional distress or eating disorders.
• Support healing through connection: Offer compassionate, one-on-one support to teens experiencing emotional challenges, creating a secure environment for them to process and grow.
• Document progress and insights: Maintain accurate records of client activities and progress, ensuring compliance with regulations and contributing valuable insights to the treatment team.
• Be a bridge to new opportunities: Transport clients safely to appointments, activities, and milestones, helping them access the resources they need to thrive. Conduct vehicle inspections to ensure transportation safety.
• Foster independence: Support clients with self-administering medication, ensuring compliance with physician orders and promoting responsibility.
• Welcome every teen with care: Assist with the admission process, helping new clients feel valued, supported, and ready to begin their healing journey.
• Collaborate for change:  Work closely with the clinical team, sharing insights and contributing to individualized care plans.

Qualifications:

• You have a high school diploma or GED; a degree in psychology, sociology, or counseling is preferred.
• You have a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements for insurance eligibility.
• You’re certified in First Aid and CPR (or can obtain certification upon hire).
• You bring experience—or a passion for learning—about behavioral health, particularly with adolescents.

Shifts Available:

• AM (7:00 am – 3:00 pm)
• Swing (3:00pm – 11:00pm)  

Compensation:

$21.00 – $24.00/hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401k + Match

PTO/Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Marketplace

Attention: All staff positions require an extensive LiveScan background check as a part of the hiring process. Pre-Employment Background Checks Include Licensing, Criminal and Motor Vehicle Reports, etc.

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type relating to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.