Group Facilitator- PRN
Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services
Location
Riverside, California
Salary
$60 - $100 / HOUR
Quick overview
Facilitate evidence-based therapeutic and psychoeducational group sessions for adolescents in a residential setting. Manage group dynamics, maintain a safe environment, and complete all required clinical documentation.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's or Doctorate in a behavioral health field and an active California license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PhD, or PsyD). Candidates must have experience facilitating clinical groups and competency in modalities such as DBT, CBT, or ACT.
Job description
Description Per Diem Group Facilitator – Licensed Clinician | Teen Residential Treatment Muir Wood Teen Treatment | Riverside County, 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.
Requirements
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.
