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IOP Therapist

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$105K/yr

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 ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for teen psychiatric in the United States is $111,406.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Teen psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental health disorders in adolescents. They are trained to understand the unique emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges that teenagers face. Teen psychiatrists can prescribe medication, provide therapy, and work closely with families and other healthcare professionals to support a teen's mental health. Their goal is to help teenagers manage issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other conditions, so they can lead healthier, more balanced lives.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a teen psychiatric nurse?

To thrive as a Teen Psychiatric Nurse, you need a solid background in mental health nursing, adolescent development, and crisis intervention, typically supported by a nursing degree and psychiatric-mental health nurse certification. Familiarity with electronic health records, behavioral assessment tools, and therapeutic interventions is essential. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to build trust with teens and their families are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure safe, effective care and foster positive therapeutic relationships in challenging mental health environments.

What are common challenges faced by teen psychiatric nurses, and how can they address them?

Teen psychiatric nurses often encounter challenges such as managing unpredictable behaviors, building trust with adolescents, and balancing communication between patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Developing strong de-escalation skills, practicing active listening, and maintaining clear, compassionate boundaries are essential strategies. Regular collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers also helps ensure comprehensive care and support for both the patient and their family.

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Infographic showing various Teen Psychiatric job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, and 75% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $111,406 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

IOP Therapist

Muir Wood Teen Treatment

Petaluma, CA • On-site

$105K/yr

Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy for teens in the IOP treatment program.

  • Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments, develop and maintain treatment plans, and collaborate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

  • Facilitate clinical groups at nearby residential treatment centers and provide crisis support as needed.


Job description

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

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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


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.