Join a Team That Changes Lives
At Muir Wood, we believe every teen holds the capacity for resilience and transformation—and we’re looking for people who share that belief. If you’re drawn to meaningful work that makes a lasting difference for adolescents and their families, you’ve found your place.
Our team of therapists, clinicians, care coordinators, recovery counselors, and administrative staff work together in a truly integrated, collaborative environment where every role contributes to treatment. Here, you’ll be supported in your professional growth, valued for your expertise, and surrounded by colleagues who are equally committed to compassionate, evidence-based care.
We offer competitive benefits, ongoing development opportunities, and a purpose-driven culture that keeps people engaged and growing. Most importantly, you’ll end each day knowing your work helped a teen find their footing and a family begin to heal.
Please take a look at the job postings below and follow the application links.
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Northern California
Job Type:
Full-timeDescription
$70,000–$85,000 (based on experience) |Associate License (AMFT, APCC, ASW) |Full-Time |Sunday-Thursday, 10am-6pm
About the Role: Provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 12–17 in our Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment program. You'll be embedded in the milieu alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians—not isolated in an office. This is meaningful clinical work with adolescents facing mental health and substance use challenges.
Why Join Us:
- Residential treatment is one of the most immersive clinical training grounds for pre-licensed clinicians – diverse caseloads, complex presentations, and daily experience with crisis intervention, family systems, and evidence-based modalities.
- Collaborative, team-based environment where you learn alongside experienced clinicians
- Weekly clinical supervision toward independent licensure built into your schedule
- Mission-driven work helping teens and families through crisis
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match, PTO, FSA, EAP
Requirements
What You'll Do:
- Provide weekly individual, family, and group therapy using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused modalities
- Spend time in the milieu building rapport, modeling interventions, and shaping treatment in real time
- Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment planning
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed
- Note: This is a full-time, in-person role that includes one weekend day in your regular schedule
What We're Looking For:
Must Have:
- Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
- Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD
- 2+ years in residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, or high-acuity settings
- Experience with adolescents in mental health or substance use treatment
- Strong background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities
Preferred:
- 3+ years in adolescent residential or psychiatric care
- Training in EMDR, relapse prevention, or motivational interviewing
- Experience with family systems work and co-occurring disorders
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
Related Searches: Associate Therapist | Pre-Licensed Therapist | AMFT | ASW | APCC | Residential Therapist | Adolescent Therapist | Teen Therapist | Youth Therapist | Mental Health Therapist | Mental Health Clinician | Behavioral Health Clinician | Substance Abuse Counselor | Residential Counselor | Milieu Therapist | Clinical Therapist | Marriage and Family Therapist | Social Worker | Trauma Therapist | DBT Therapist | Group Therapist | Crisis Counselor
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 works together to help adolescents and families heal.
Muir Wood Teen Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions require a LiveScan background check.
Description
$23–$25/hour | Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem | Petaluma, CA
Day, Evening, Overnight & Weekend Shifts | Shift Differentials Available
About the Role:
Support teens ages 12–17 in our residential mental health and recovery program. This is a direct care and mentorship role—ideal for people passionate about youth development, psychology, or counseling. You'll work alongside therapists and licensed clinicians, providing daily therapeutic support, skills coaching, and supervision. No medical or clinical license required—we provide full training.
Why Join Us:
- Direct care role—not a clinical or medical technician position
- Meaningful work helping teens and families heal
- Full training provided—no prior experience needed
- Career path in behavioral health, counseling, or human services
- Supportive team alongside therapists, nurses, and educators
What You'll Do:
- Provide therapeutic support and skills coaching under direction of licensed clinicians
- Support daily therapeutic programming and client engagement
- Support residents through daily routines: meals, activities, and recreation
- Monitor resident safety and provide one-on-one support when needed
- Use de-escalation techniques during emotional or challenging moments
- Communicate with clinical staff about resident progress during shift handoffs
- Transport residents to appointments and outings (clean CA license required)
- Document behaviors and observations per program requirements
- Administer medications per physician orders (training and certification provided)
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
Must Have:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid CA driver's license with clean record
- First Aid/CPR certified (or willing to obtain)
- Calm, patient, and reliable—teens depend on consistent support
Preferred:
- Coursework or degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
- Experience working with teens, in residential settings, or mental health programs
About Muir Wood:
We provide trauma-informed, relationship-centered residential treatment for teens ages 12–17 struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. Join a team committed to clinical excellence, compassion, and collaboration.
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.
Job Type:
Full-timeDescription
$90,000–$125,000 (based on experience) + $10k Sign-On Bonus | Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD) | Sonoma, CA Full-Time
This position is full-time, onsite and one day out of the weekends is included, Tuesday – Saturday or Sunday – Thursday.
About the Role: Provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 12–17 in our Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment program. You'll be embedded in the milieu alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians—not isolated in an office. This is meaningful clinical work with adolescents facing mental health and substance use challenges.
Why Join Us:
- $10k sign-on bonus for licensed therapists
- Mission-driven work helping teens and families through crisis
- Collaborative team based environment
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match, PTO, FSA, EAP
Requirements
What You'll Do:
- Provide weekly individual, family, and group therapy using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused modalities
- Spend time in the milieu building rapport, modeling interventions, and shaping treatment in real time
- Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment planning
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide crisis support as needed
- Note: This is a full-time, in-person role that includes one weekend day in your regular schedule
What We're Looking For:Must Have:
- Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
- Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD
- 2+ years in residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, or high-acuity settings
- Experience with adolescents in mental health or substance use treatment
- Strong background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities
Preferred:
- 3+ years in adolescent residential or psychiatric care
- Training in EMDR, relapse prevention, or motivational interviewing
- Experience with family systems work and co-occurring disorders
Related Searches: Licensed Therapist | LMFT | LCSW | LPCC | PsyD | PhD | Residential Therapist | Adolescent Therapist | Teen Therapist | Youth Therapist | Mental Health Therapist | Mental Health Clinician | Behavioral Health Clinician | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor | Substance Abuse Counselor | Residential Counselor | Milieu Therapist | Clinical Therapist | Trauma Therapist | DBT Therapist | Group Therapist | Crisis Counselor | Clinical Psychologist | Psychotherapist
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 works together to help adolescents and families heal.Muir Wood Teen Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions require LiveScan background check.
Job Type:
Full-timeDescription
$95,000–$125,000/year | Full-Time | Petaluma, CA Hybrid (3 Days In-Office) Remote Possible | Exempt | Reports to Controller
About the Role: Oversee and process all payroll operations for Muir Wood, a residential treatment provider for teens. You'll process and manage semi-monthly payroll processing, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and partner closely with HR and Finance teams. This role owns the hands-on full payroll lifecycle—from onboarding and timekeeping to year-end filings and 401(k) administration.
Why Join Us:
- Hybrid schedule with 3 days in-office preferred / Remote possible
- Lead payroll processing and operations for a mission-driven healthcare organization
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + match, PTO
- Collaborative partnership with HR, Finance, and Accounting teams
- Opportunity to drive process improvements and system optimization
What You'll Do:
- Hands-on processing of semi-monthly, multi-site payroll with high accuracy.
- Process and manage complex pay scenarios, including bonuses, shift differentials, and retro pay.
- Ensure compliance with California payroll laws, including wage and hour requirements.
- Support regular rate of pay calculations and overtime adjustments.
- Assist with FLSA overtime compliance and payroll audits.
- Process terminations and ensure final paycheck compliance.
- Process and manage garnishments, tax deductions, and employment verifications.
- Support year-end processes (W-2s, audits, reconciliations).
- Maintain payroll data integrity within systems such as Paylocity.
- Manage 401(k) contributions, deductions, reconciliation, and compliance reporting.
- Oversee workers' compensation reporting and annual audit.
- Train supervisors on Paylocity for timecard approvals and PTO management.
- Monitor regulatory updates and implement compliant policies and processes.
- Generate labor cost reporting to support management decision-making.
- Partner with HR on benefits integration, HRIS systems, and file feeds.
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
Must Have:
- 7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience in California.
- Strong knowledge of: California payroll compliance, regular rate of pay calculations, overtime and wage/hour regulations.
- Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Paylocity preferred).
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies.
Preferred:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Basic knowledge of GAAP
- Experience in healthcare or multi-entity payroll environments
- Background in payroll system implementation or optimization
About Muir Wood: We provide trauma-informed, relationship-centered residential treatment for teens ages 12–17 struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. Join a team committed to clinical excellence, compassion, and collaboration.
Muir Wood Teen Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Central California
Job Type:
Full-timeDescription
$36–$40/hr Associate, $43-55/hr Licensed (based on experience) | Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LSW, PhD, PsyD) | Clovis, CA | Part-Time: M-Th, 11p-7p
About the Role: Provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 12–17 in our Joint Commission-accredited IOP treatment program. You'll be embedded in the milieu alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians—not isolated in an office. This is meaningful clinical work with adolescents facing mental health and substance use challenges.
Why Join Us:
- IOP treatment is one of the most immersive clinical training grounds for licensed clinicians – diverse caseloads, complex presentations, and daily experience with crisis intervention, family systems, and evidence-based modalities.
- Collaborative, team-based environment where you learn alongside experienced clinicians
- Mission-driven work helping teens and families through crisis
What You'll Do:
- Provide weekly individual, family, and group therapy using DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused modalities
- Spend time in the milieu building rapport, modeling interventions, and shaping treatment in real time
- Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment planning
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Provide crisis support as needed
- Note: This is a part-time, in-person role
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
Must Have:
- Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
- Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD
- 2+ years in residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, or high-acuity settings
- Experience with adolescents in mental health or substance use treatment
- Strong background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities
Preferred:
- 3+ years in adolescent residential or psychiatric care
- Training in EMDR, relapse prevention, or motivational interviewing
- Experience with family systems work and co-occurring disorders
Related Searches: Therapist | Licensed Therapist | LMFT | LCSW | LPCC | Residential Therapist | Adolescent Therapist | Teen Therapist | Youth Therapist | Mental Health Therapist | Mental Health Clinician | Behavioral Health Clinician | Substance Abuse Counselor | Residential Counselor | Milieu Therapist | Clinical Therapist | Marriage and Family Therapist | Social Worker | Trauma Therapist | DBT Therapist | Group Therapist | Crisis Counselor
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 works together to help adolescents and families heal.
Muir Wood Teen Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions require a LiveScan background check.
Benefits:
- 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
Compensation:
$36-$40/hr Associate (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)
$43-$55/hr Licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PhD, PsyD)
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 Certified Recovery Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and therapeutic clinical services to patients, providing counseling and linkage assistance within a residential environment, including responsibilities maintaining the program milieu. This position is also responsible for the overall operation of the facility in accordance with policies and procedures, current federal, state and local standards, including guidelines and regulations governing our facility to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe manner.
Requirements
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:
- Two or more years delivering counseling services to teens navigating substance use challenges and/or mental health concerns.
- 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
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.
Southern California
Job Type:
Full-timeDescription
Muir Wood Teen Treatment | Riverside, CA | Full-Time $70,000-80,000 annually based on experience |Sunday–Thursday 10am-6pm
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. Schedule includes one weekend day (Sunday).
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
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.
Related Searches: Associate Therapist · Pre-Licensed Therapist · AMFT · ASW · APCC · Group Therapist · Residential Therapist · Adolescent Therapist · Teen Therapist · Youth Therapist · DBT Therapist · Trauma Therapist · Mental Health Clinician · Behavioral Health Clinician · Substance Use Counselor · Milieu Therapist · Crisis Counselor · Marriage and Family Therapist · Social Worker · IOP Therapist
Job Type:
Full-timeDescription
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 Recovery Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and therapeutic clinical services to patients, providing counseling and linkage assistance within a residential environment, including responsibilities maintaining the program milieu. This position is also responsible for the overall operation of the facility in accordance with policies and procedures, current federal, state and local standards, including guidelines and regulations governing our facility to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe manner.
Requirements
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:
- Required: two or more years delivering counseling services to teens navigating substance use challenges and/or mental health concerns.
- 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
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.