Primary Therapist (Neurodivergent Specialty)

DescriptionAbout Blume Behavioral HealthBlume Behavioral Health is a residential treatment center dedicated to supporting adolescents through evidence-based, compassionate clinical care. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to address the complex emotional, behavioral, and relational needs of the teens and families we serve.Position SummaryIf you have a genuine passion for helping neurodiverse teens build confidence, connection, and the relational skills they need to thrive through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, we invite you to apply!We are seeking a licensed therapist or psychologist to serve as the primary therapist for our neurodiverse adolescent clients. This is a dedicated specialty role at the center of our programming for this population.Many of the adolescents in our care present with significant social skill deficits and relational difficulties, including challenges with initiating and maintaining peer relationships, reading and responding to social cues, navigating group dynamics, managing conflict, and coping with experiences of social rejection, isolation, and bullying. These social struggles are often deeply intertwined with co-occurring anxiety, depression, and low self-worth, making targeted social intervention a critical component of their treatment.As primary therapist, you will carry a dedicated caseload and provide individual therapy, family therapy, and group programming for these clients. You will work within Blume's established clinical leadership structure while bringing specialized expertise that our team will actively lean on to strengthen and refine how we serve this population. This is a collaborative role that you won't be building in a vacuum. You'll have the support of an experienced director team that values your specialization and wants to integrate your clinical perspective into the broader treatment framework.RequirementsEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Serve as the primary therapist for neurodivergent adolescent clients, carrying a dedicated caseload and overseeing continuity of care from admission through dischargeProvide individual therapy targeting social functioning, emotional regulation, self-esteem, identity development, and resilience around experiences of peer rejection, social isolation, and bullyingProvide family therapy focused on strengthening the family's understanding of their teen's social and communication differences, improving relational dynamics, and equipping caregivers to support and reinforce social skill development beyond treatmentFacilitate structured therapeutic groups addressing peer entry, conversational skills, friendship development and maintenance, conflict resolution, and real-world social problem-solvingCollaborate with Blume's clinical leadership team to inform and refine programming, clinical practices, and milieu strategies for neurodivergent clients Develop and refine individualized treatment plans that reflect each client's unique social and relational goals alongside their broader mental health needsConsult with and educate clinical staff on best practices for supporting neurodivergent clients within the residential milieu, including strategies for fostering meaningful peer connection in the day-to-day treatment environmentParticipate in clinical team meetings, case consultation, and maintain documentation consistent with residential treatment standardsEducation/Skills RequirementsLicensed or license-eligible in the state of California as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist (PhD/PsyD)Specialized clinical experience working with neurodivergent adolescents across individual, family, and group modalitiesDeep understanding of the social and relational difficulties commonly experienced by neurodivergent teens, including difficulty with peer relationships, social communication differences, social anxiety, loneliness, and experiences of exclusion or bullyingStrong foundation in evidence-based social skills interventions for neurodivergent adolescentsFamiliarity with affirming, strengths-based clinical frameworks that honor neurodevelopmental differences while addressing real functional challengesComfortable bringing your expertise to a collaborative clinical environment and contributing your specialized perspective within a team-oriented leadership structureExperience in residential, partial hospitalization, or intensive outpatient settings is a plusGenuine passion for helping neurodivergent teens build confidence, connection, and the relational skills they need to thriveWhat We OfferA specialty role where your clinical knowledge is valued and actively drawn upon to shape how we serve this populationInvestment in your continued professional development, including training in specialized evidence-based curriculaThe backing of an experienced clinical leadership team that provides structure, support, and collaborationA clinician-led treatment environment built on teamwork and shared purposeThe opportunity to contribute to the growth of a specialized program track within an established residential treatment center