$80,000-$135,000 (based on experience and licensure) + $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Licensed Therapists | Experienced Associate (AMFT, APCC, ACSW) or Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD) | Sonoma, CA Shift: Sunday-Thursday
About the RoleJoin our Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment program providing evidence-based therapy to teens ages 12-17 in a 24-hour therapeutic milieu, with a specialization in neurodivergent presentations including ASD, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and social communication challenges. As a residential clinician, you are embedded in the daily life of the program - providing individual, family, and group therapy while collaborating with on-site psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians around the clock.
Requirements
What You'll Do- Provide weekly individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy using DBT, CBT, ACT, PEERS, and trauma-focused modalities (polyvagal, interoception, somatic exercises)
- Facilitate neurodivergent-specific programming including social skills groups and nervous system regulation interventions
- Be present and active in the residential milieu - building rapport with residents, modeling therapeutic interventions, and shaping treatment in real time alongside direct care staff
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans for each client
- Collaborate with on-site clinicians, psychiatry, and nursing in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in on-call rotation and 24-hour crisis response as needed
What We're Looking ForMust Have:- Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
- Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD
- OR Active California associate license: AMFT, ASW, or APCC with 1,000+ supervised hours
- 2+ years of clinical experience in residential or inpatient behavioral health settings - comfort with the milieu is essential
- Strong background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities (DBT, CBT, ACT, or similar)
- Experience with neurodivergent populations - ASD, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or related presentations
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards, including mandated reporting
- Ability to work one weekend day per week
Preferred:- 3+ years in adolescent residential or psychiatric care
- Familiarity with Safe & Sound Protocol, PEERS, Interoception, or Polyvagal-informed practice (training provided for all)
- Familiarity with family systems work and care coordination
About Muir WoodWe provide trauma-informed, relationship-centered residential treatment for teens ages 12-17 struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. Our multidisciplinary team - therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and youth counselors - works together to help adolescents and families heal.
Salary Description
$90,000-$135,000
