Careers With Muir Wood Teen Treatment

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. 

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 Teacher's primary purpose is to provide academic instruction during the week to Muir Wood clients, collaborate with their home schools and parents, and actively participate in the treatment team as a member of the Muir Wood residential treatment program.

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 Care Coordinator is an integral part of the treatment team. The primary purpose of the Care Coordinator is to provide structure, supervision and direction to our clients, promote accountability, and ensure their safety and wellness.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate clients’ daily activities in residential settings including assistance with daily activities, chores supervision, assistance with meal service, laundry, etc.
• Conduct new client introduction/check-in to Muir Wood including search of all items prior to admittance and lock up of contraband and medications.
• Observe and monitor clients’ behavior and intervene based on schedule, individual treatment plans and house needs.
• One-to-one supervision of clients at risk for AMA, suicidal risk, eating disorders, etc. per directive of the Clinical Director and ensure immediate notification to the Clinical Director when client vocalizes ideations about leaving the residential program.
• Conduct Urinary Analysis screening and collection when directed by the Clinical Director, following appropriate procedures.
• Transport clients in company vehicles to and from necessary appointments and off-property outings.
• Coordinate milieu treatment with Counseling staff (via client record, staff communication, counseling/residential interface meeting).
• Supervise self-administration of client medications per physician orders and maintain training in medication dispensing per State of California Community Care Licensing.
• Ensure physical plant safety and security by conducting regular shift checks, fire drills, and disaster drills per Policy and Procedures of Muir Wood and State of California.
• Ensure transportation safety by conducting van inspections following use of Muir Wood van and following documented safety rules.
• Follow all emergency procedures including paging protocol, following directives given exactly, transportation protocol, etc.
• Document services as required by applicable law and regulation, and other duties as assigned to facilitate program success and the ability of residents to benefit from programming.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Execute additional tasks assigned by supervisor, including overnight duties, if applicable.

Shift: 7am – 3pm

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 Care Coordinator is an integral part of the treatment team. The primary purpose of the Care Coordinator is to provide structure, supervision and direction to our clients, promote accountability, and ensure their safety and wellness.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate clients’ daily activities in residential settings including assistance with daily activities, chores supervision, assistance with meal service, laundry, etc.
• Conduct new client introduction/check-in to Muir Wood including search of all items prior to admittance and lock up of contraband and medications.
• Observe and monitor clients’ behavior and intervene based on schedule, individual treatment plans and house needs.
• One-to-one supervision of clients at risk for AMA, suicidal risk, eating disorders, etc. per directive of the Clinical Director and ensure immediate notification to the Clinical Director when client vocalizes ideations about leaving the residential program.
• Conduct Urinary Analysis screening and collection when directed by the Clinical Director, following appropriate procedures.
• Transport clients in company vehicles to and from necessary appointments and off-property outings.
• Coordinate milieu treatment with Counseling staff (via client record, staff communication, counseling/residential interface meeting).
• Supervise self-administration of client medications per physician orders and maintain training in medication dispensing per State of California Community Care Licensing.
• Ensure physical plant safety and security by conducting regular shift checks, fire drills, and disaster drills per Policy and Procedures of Muir Wood and State of California.
• Ensure transportation safety by conducting van inspections following use of Muir Wood van and following documented safety rules.
• Follow all emergency procedures including paging protocol, following directives given exactly, transportation protocol, etc.
• Document services as required by applicable law and regulation, and other duties as assigned to facilitate program success and the ability of residents to benefit from programming.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Execute additional tasks assigned by supervisor, including overnight duties, if applicable.

Shift: 11pm – 7am

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 Care Coordinator is an integral part of the treatment team. The primary purpose of the Care Coordinator is to provide structure, supervision and direction to our clients, promote accountability, and ensure their safety and wellness.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate clients’ daily activities in residential settings including assistance with daily activities, chores supervision, assistance with meal service, laundry, etc.
• Conduct new client introduction/check-in to Muir Wood including search of all items prior to admittance and lock up of contraband and medications.
• Observe and monitor clients’ behavior and intervene based on schedule, individual treatment plans and house needs.
• One-to-one supervision of clients at risk for AMA, suicidal risk, eating disorders, etc. per directive of the Clinical Director and ensure immediate notification to the Clinical Director when client vocalizes ideations about leaving the residential program.
• Conduct Urinary Analysis screening and collection when directed by the Clinical Director, following appropriate procedures.
• Transport clients in company vehicles to and from necessary appointments and off-property outings.
• Coordinate milieu treatment with Counseling staff (via client record, staff communication, counseling/residential interface meeting).
• Supervise self-administration of client medications per physician orders and maintain training in medication dispensing per State of California Community Care Licensing.
• Ensure physical plant safety and security by conducting regular shift checks, fire drills, and disaster drills per Policy and Procedures of Muir Wood and State of California.
• Ensure transportation safety by conducting van inspections following use of Muir Wood van and following documented safety rules.
• Follow all emergency procedures including paging protocol, following directives given exactly, transportation protocol, etc.
• Document services as required by applicable law and regulation, and other duties as assigned to facilitate program success and the ability of residents to benefit from programming.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Execute additional tasks assigned by supervisor, including overnight duties, if applicable.

 Shift: NOC (11pm – 7am)  

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services is a treatment program designed specifically for teens ages 12-17 suffering from mental health and substance use 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.

As part of the Executive Leadership Team, and under the supervision of the COO, 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.