Licensed Therapist / Mental Health Clinician Adolescent Residential Treatment (Sign-On Bonus + Bene

Locations: Riverside, CA
Pay: $75,000–$120,000 per year (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 + Relocation Assistance Available

Schedule: Full-time, onsite, Sunday–Thursday

*All positions require a LiveScan background check, including licensing, criminal, and motor vehicle reports*

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Sick Pay
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• Company-Provided Laptop & Mobile Phone
• Relocation Assistance (as applicable)

About Muir Wood

Muir Wood is a leading provider of residential mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents ages 12–17. With 17 Joint Commission-accredited programs across California, we deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed care in a safe, structured, and compassionate environment.

Our programs integrate individual therapy, family systems work, and accredited education, all focused on long-term recovery for teens and their families.

We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Therapist / Mental Health Clinician to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you’ll support adolescents and families through individualized, evidence-based therapy. You’ll manage a small caseload, work closely with a collaborative clinical team, and make a real difference in young lives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans
• Provide weekly individual and family therapy sessions
• Facilitate group therapy (process, psychoeducational, and skills-based)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in daily and weekly meetings
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in on-call rotation and crisis response as needed

Qualifications

• Active California license: PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC
• 2+ years of clinical experience with high-acuity or co-occurring disorders
• Experience with adolescents in residential or inpatient behavioral health preferred
• Skilled in trauma-informed care, DBT, CBT/REBT, ACT, or Relapse Prevention
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards, including mandated reporting
• Able to work one weekend day (Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday)

Why Join Muir Wood?

At Muir Wood, you’ll be part of a high-impact, mission-driven team that helps teens and families heal and thrive. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and meaningful work that truly matters.

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.