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Careers With Muir Wood Teen Treatment

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Northern California

Petaluma, CA

Job Type:

Full-time

Description

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services is a residential treatment program designed specifically for teens ages 12-17 dealing with mental health and substance abuse conditions. The Muir Wood environment helps build strong peer relationships essential in early recovery, many of which blossom into enduring friendships. Our programs fill a crucial need by making mental healthcare available to the vast majority of families in need.
For more information on our programs, please visit our website: https://muirwoodteen.com/

  

The Primary Therapist provides direct clinical service within our residential treatment programs, including individual, family and group psychotherapy, milieu therapy, and crisis intervention. The Primary Therapist reports to the Clinical Director and operates as a member of the core residential clinical team. The Primary Therapist participates in ensuring quality clinical services and client engagement across all functions, in alignment with the commitment and values of our organization. The Primary Therapist works closely with the Clinical Director and other members of the treatment team to facilitate effective daily programming, manage each client’s care in a comprehensive and individualized manner, and ensure that treatment is being provided in support of identified treatment goals and positive clinical outcomes. The Primary Therapist provides on-call coverage in rotation, ensures documentation is timely and of high quality, and is responsive to emergent client needs.

Requirements

Responsibilities:  


  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments upon admission.
  • Develop treatment plans and clinical interventions based on integrated formulation of client needs and clinical strategy. Facilitate treatment progress in partnership with other members of the treatment team.
  • Conduct weekly individual and family therapy sessions with assigned caseload. Facilitate effective client/family engagement in treatment and progress toward identified goals.
  • Individualize treatment interventions to address needs related to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural diversity, and intellectual level.
  • Facilitate process, psycho-educational, experiential and skills-oriented group therapy sessions.
  • Provide weekly and as-needed updates to parents, referral sources, and other involved parties regarding client status, participation, and progress in treatment. 
  • Ensure effective case management and oversight of team attention to client needs via communication with colleagues, parents, referents, and external professionals involved in care.
  • Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation that meets legal, ethical, accreditation, and medical necessity standards, as well as Muir Wood policies. Documentation is expected to be completed daily for all services provided and to be of sufficient quality.
  • Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to focus on ensuring continuity of care and case management across the team, determining clinical strategy, updating treatment plans, reviewing progress monitoring survey data to inform clinical interventions, coordinating discharge plans.
  • Participate in weekday morning “Flash Meeting” to coordinate staffing assignments, admissions and discharges, and ensure timely and effective safety interventions by clinical and direct care staff.
  • Provide clinical on-call support in rotation with other members of the clinical team.
  • Write clear and concise summaries of clinical interventions, client responses, and client needs. 
  • Assist in providing individual and group training for the recovery/mental health counselors and care coordinators. Regularly provide floor staff and other team members insights and proactive strategies for how to work with effectively specific clients and situations.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based treatment interventions, ensure ongoing risk assessment and crisis management when needed, and support seamless interdisciplinary team communication and collaboration.


Additional Responsibilities:  


  • Proficiency in evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy modalities for treating various mental health and substance use disorders. 
  • Participate in ongoing milieu management to support maintenance of a healthy client/program culture.
  • Possess knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practices, mandated reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues.
  • Knowledge of the philosophy and approach of trauma-informed clinical practice.
  • Intervenes and assists as needed with clients in crisis.
  • On-call for clinical emergency and consultation.
  • Provide coverage, when necessary, for individual, group, and family therapy.
  • Accept temporary reassignment to other local Muir Wood facilities when clinical coverage needs arise.
  • Professionally, ethically, and compassionately relate to clients, families, and staff at all times.
  • Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director or Chief Clinical Officer. 


Qualifications:

  

  • Two years of direct clinical experience required, working with high acuity, co-occurring MH/SUD population — preferably with adolescents, preferably in inpatient or residential settings
  • Experience with trauma-informed clinical modalities, as well as DBT, CBT/REBT, ACT, Relapse Prevention


Education/Licenses/Certifications: 

  

  • Licensed clinician preferred — PhD or PsyD, LCSW, LMFT or LPCC 
  • Pre-licensed clinicians considered – Registered Psychological Associate, ACSW, AMFT, or APCC (dependent on past experience, supervision needs, and anticipated time to licensure) 


Compensation:   

Pre-licensed – $75,000 to $90,000

Licensed – $95,000 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. 

Apply for Therapist – Sonoma County

PETALUMA, CA

Job Type:

Full-time

Description

With 17 facilities in Northern, Central, and Southern California, Muir Wood is a residential and outpatient treatment program designed for teen boys and girls, ages 12-17, with mental health and substance use disorders. In our safe, comfortable, and structured environments, our compassionate clinicians help teens explore and process sensitive issues while learning to manage their lives in productive ways. We provide high-quality Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment, creating an environment where teens and their families feel cared-for, valued, and engaged. Our academic program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We are in-network with Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, MHN, Magellan, Halcyon, and Optum, making our exceptional brand of teen treatment accessible to as many families as possible. Our guiding philosophy emphasizes kindness and compassion over confrontation and control.


The Therapist is responsible for providing residential addiction and mental health treatment as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team. They will fulfill direct service, including individual /family and group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention; directly interface with clients and families; facilitate individual and group therapy; coordinate 12-step programming, management of daily milieu; and provide leadership to support staff. The Therapist will report directly to the VP of Clinical Services as part of the clinical management team.  This position is onsite.  

Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct assessments of clients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required.
  • Conduct twice weekly individual therapy sessions with assigned caseload.
  • Communicate with third party insurance provider upon admission (or as necessary) to help insure authorization for treatment at Muir Wood.
  • Conduct ACRQ (and other outcome measurement instruments as identified by the Clinical Director) at time of admission and and at time of discharge.
  • Facilitate Saturday Family Program lecture(s) at minimum once every six weeks as part of the Saturday lecture circuit.
  • Conduct weekly office hours each week for parents of Muir Wood residents to receive feedback on their teen.
  • Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation that meets or exceeds relevant legal, ethical and accreditation standards.
  • Provide direct therapeutic services in the form of diagnostic assessments and treatment for all Muir Wood clients.
  • Responsible for completion of the initial psychosocial admission assessment, facilitating process, psycho-educational, and 12-step oriented groups for clients.
  • Meet with each client weekly for individualized therapy for a minimum of one (1) hour addressing individual needs and concerns and providing daily and weekly goal setting.
  • Maintain client records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Provide a weekly progress report to the residents parents/authorized representative.
  • Assist in providing therapeutic training for the Recovery Counselors and Care Coordinators.
  • Facilitate Treatment Planning in absence of Clinical Director and co-facilitate Saturday multi-family process groups when needed.
  • Provide weekly group therapy with residents as needed and directed by Clinical Director.
  • Provide individual/family, and group psychotherapy.
  • Participate in Treatment Team meetings and Case Conference Reviews.
  • Provide appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the client’s history, signs, and symptoms.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or Chief Clinical Officer.

Qualifications:

  • Two years’ experience working in substance abuse treatment, preferably in a residential setting
  • Age and Gender specific counseling skills – Aware of needs of different age groups and genders
  • Multi-Cultural counseling skills – Ability to communicate and aware of needs of patients of varying cultural backgrounds
  • Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and relate issues
  • Knowledge of KIPU electronic health records and CARF charting standards

Education/Licenses/Certifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree (AMFT, ACSW or APCC)  
  • BBS license (Required)
  • Masters-level therapist or equivalent, Licensed PhD, PsyD, LMFT or LCSW preferred

Compensation: 

$75,000 – $85,000 (AMFT, ACSW or APCC) 

$90,000 – $125,000 (Licensed PhD, PsyD, LMFT or LCSW)


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.

Apply for IOP Therapist – Full-time

PETALUMA, CA

Job Type:

Full-time

Description

Muir Wood is a leading provider of adolescent mental health and substance treatment services headquartered in Petaluma, CA. Our 17 residential programs cover Northern, Central and Southern California, and are dedicated to helping young individuals (ages 12-17) and their families navigate the challenges of mental health and substance use disorders. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care and fostering long-term recovery in our safe, comfortable, and structured environments. We are Joint Commission (JCAH) accredited and each of our programs include a verified Supplementary Education component. Our guiding philosophy is rooted in kindness and compassion ensuring every interaction is supportive and respectful. One of Muir Wood’s unique benefits is the large number of insurance providers with whom we have contracts allowing us to fulfill our mission of “Making Exceptional Care Accessible.”


As part of the Executive Leadership Team, and under the supervision of the CCO, the Clinical Director will oversee Muir Wood's clinical programming including (but not limited to) program development, clinical supervision, staff training in best clinical practices, and facilitation of both the weekly staff meeting and treatment team meeting. The Clinical Director provides clinical supervision and program management in areas of administrative oversight, State of CA DSS and DHCS licensing compliance, JCAHO accreditation, and employee appraisal. The Clinical Director is responsible for interviewing, selecting and training clinical staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; supervision of interns if necessary, addressing complaints and resolving problems.  This position is on-site from Monday – Friday.  

Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for hiring, evaluation, training, and performance management of all direct care and clinical staff.
  • Ensure that therapists and staff complete outcome-tracking measures (e.g. TRAC9) in a timely manner according to Muir Wood standards.
  • Oversee execution of the clinical program including the weekly program schedule.
  • Responsible for ensuring adherence to the schedule and Muir Wood’s standards for clinical service delivery in compliance with state licensing, Joint Commission, and payor regulations.
  • Lead weekday morning “Flash Meeting” to coordinate staffing assignments, admissions and discharges, and ensure timely and effective safety interventions by clinical and direct care staff.
  • Monitor and drive client outcomes, lengths-of-stay, and treatment recovery efforts; actively collaborate with admissions and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
  • Ensure that all clinical documentation (biopsychosocial assessments, individual therapy, family therapy, group notes, discharge summaries, etc.) are completed within the required timeframes per payor, Joint Commission, and licensing requirements, and that documentation accurately reflects treatment interventions and medical necessity.
  • Facilitate attendance at, and management of, weekly treatment team planning. Responsible for oversight of the treatment team meetings to focus on treatment planning, data-informed care and discharge planning.
  • Participate in Monthly Operating Report meetings to evaluate clinical KPIs and participate in the development of strategic planning initiatives to address deficiencies and promote continued quality improvements.
  • Responsible for compliance with all client safety protocols, including use of standardized suicide risk assessments to determine the level of intervention required.
  • Drive implementation of individualized safety plans and other interventions (i.e., use of increased observation or client rounding, etc.).
  • Management of all contractors (e.g. experiential therapists, etc.) including scheduling, communication, performance management, and budgeting of such contractors.
  • Intervene and assist as needed with clients in crisis.
  • On-call for clinical emergency and consultation.
  • Provide coverage, when necessary, for individual family therapy.
  • Coordinate with the Chief Compliance Officer to meet all regulatory standards and correct deficiencies in a timely manner.
  • Participate in the PI, QA, and UR activities of the facility as directed by the Compliance Department.
  • Responsible for ensuring parent / referent communication and case management by all clinical team members.
  • Act as a program liaison to all referring agencies. Attends community meetings as needed and participates in marketing events as needed.
  • Help clinicians and staff tailor clinical care to clients and families of different (and intersectional) age, gender, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Professionally, ethically, and compassionately relates to clients, families, and staff at all times.
  • Other duties as requested by CCO.

Qualifications:

  • At least four years’ experience working with adolescent, substance use, mental health, and co-occurring populations.
  • Two years of clinical care and management/supervision experience in a residential treatment or acute care setting.
  • Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues.
  • Have management experience to lead a team of five direct reports. 
  • Knowledge of the philosophy and approach of the 12-step model of recovery (AA, CA, NA, Al-Anon, etc.).
  • California Board of Behavioral Sciences approved supervisor strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in evidence-based individual and group treatment for substance use, mental health, and co-occurring clients preferred.

Education/ Licenses/ Certifications: 

  • Licensed PhD, PsyD, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC for three years

Compensation: 

$135,000 – $170,000 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
  • 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.

Apply for Clinical Director

PETALUMA, CA

Job Type:

Full-time

Description

At Muir Wood, we believe in the extraordinary potential of every teen. Our residential and outpatient programs are designed to guide teens aged 12–17 as they navigate mental health and substance use challenges. We create spaces where they feel safe, valued, and supported—spaces where healing can begin, and hope can flourish.

With a philosophy rooted in kindness and compassion, Muir Wood provides a foundation for teens and families to rebuild their lives. Accredited by the Joint Commission and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), we are committed to delivering exceptional care while collaborating with leading insurance providers to make our programs accessible to all who need them.


As a Care Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting teens on their path to healing. In this role, you’ll provide guidance, encouragement, and accountability while fostering a safe and supportive environment.

Whether you’re supporting a teen in emotional crisis, helping them navigate their daily routines, or ensuring their safety during transitions, every task you take on is an opportunity to make a profound difference. Your attention to detail and compassionate care will help teens rediscover their potential and give families the hope they thought was lost.

Requirements

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 (7:00am – 3:00pm)
  • Swing (3:00pm – 11:00pm) (Urgent need with pay shift differentials for evenings and weekends)
  • Nocturnal (11:00pm – 7:00am) (Urgent need with pay shift differentials for evenings and weekends)

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.

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