Associate Therapist (AMFT, ASW, APCC) at Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services

Riverside, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy, DBT, CBT, ACT, Trauma-informed care, Biopsychosocial assessment, Risk assessment, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Clinical documentation, Adolescent mental health, Substance use counseling, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Milieu therapy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description 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

Responsibilities

The Associate Therapist will facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions within a residential teen treatment setting. They are also responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide crisis support.