IOP Therapist

Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents using evidence-based modalities like DBT and CBT. Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an in-person clinical setting. Description $70-85k/year Associate (AMFT, APCC, ACSW) or $90-105k/year Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD) | Petaluma, CA | Full-Time, 32-40 hours / week 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. You’ll also have opportunities to support clinical groups at our nearby residential treatment centers. This cross-continuum experience will broaden your clinical skills, deepen your understanding of adolescent treatment, and provide exposure to a higher level of care. 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. Build experience across both intensive outpatient and residential levels of care, strengthening your group facilitation, crisis intervention, and clinical assessment skills 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 Facilitate clinical groups at nearby residential treatment centers as needed, gaining experience across levels of care Note: This is a full-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) or Active CA Associate number (AMFT, APCC, ACSW) 2+ years in intensive outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, 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 Compensation: $36-$40/hr Associate (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) $43-$55/hr Licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PhD, PsyD) 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. Posting details Employment type Full Time Work arrangement On Site Experience 2-5 yrs Salary $90,000 - $105,000/yr Location Petaluma, California Posted Aug 5, 2026 Application Employer website