Group Facilitator- PRN in Petaluma, California at MUIR WOOD LLC

Per Diem Group Facilitator – Licensed Clinician | Teen Residential Treatment Muir Wood Teen Treatment | Sonoma, CA| $60–$100/hour |LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PhD/PsyD

What This Role Is

Muir Wood Teen Treatment is building a roster of licensed Per Diem Group Facilitators to lead therapeutic groups in our Joint Commission-accredited residential program for adolescents ages 12–17. You set your availability — we match you to open shifts as needs arise.

We're looking for clinicians who want an ongoing relationship: the kind where you become familiar with our teens, our milieu, and our clinical approach over time.

Schedule & Pay

• $60–$100/hour based on licensure and experience
• No minimum hour requirements
• You provide availability — single days, recurring shifts, or multi-week stretches
• Weekday, evening, and weekend options available
• Advance notice provided whenever possible

Who This Works Well For

• Clinicians with a private practice or part-time role looking to add flexible clinical hours
• Clinicians between positions who want to stay sharp and active
• Semi-retired clinicians who want meaningful work without a full caseload
• Clinicians exploring residential adolescent treatment before committing full-time

What You'll Do

• Facilitate DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed group therapy sessions
• Lead psychoeducational, skills-based, and process groups for adolescents in residential care
• Manage group dynamics and maintain a safe therapeutic environment
• Complete group notes and clinical documentation per program standards
• Coordinate with the Clinical Director and residential therapists on group content
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations and notify clinical staff immediately

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT
• Active California license in good standing: LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PhD, or PsyD
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups in a clinical setting
• Competency in at least one evidence-based modality (DBT, CBT, ACT, or trauma-focused)
• Familiarity with adolescent development, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-informed care

Preferred

• Experience in residential, inpatient, IOP, or PHP settings with adolescents
• DBT training, especially skills group format
• Background in substance use, dual-diagnosis, or family systems work

About Muir Wood Teen Treatment

Muir Wood provides trauma-informed, relationship-centered residential treatment for adolescents ages 12–17 with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams work across gender-separate, home-like campuses in Northern, Central, and Southern California. Joint Commission-accredited. DHCS-certified. In-network with major insurers.

All positions require a LiveScan background check. Muir Wood Teen Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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