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Make a Difference. Build Resilience. Strengthening Families.
Licensed Family & Provider Wellbeing Counselor
Are you a licensed mental health professional (LCSW or LMFT) passionate about supporting children, families, and early childhood educators? Join our team and make a lasting impact where it matters most! Pathways LA is looking for a compassionate, experienced, and bilingual Licensed Family & Provider Wellbeing Counselor to join our team!
Downtown Los Angeles | Hybrid
$85,000-$100,000 starting salary | Based on years of practice with full licensure
Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week
Hybrid schedule available
Start Date: Immediately
Do Work That Matters!
For more than 45 years, Pathways LA has been dedicated to strengthening families, supporting early childhood educators, and expanding access to high-quality early care and education throughout Metro Los Angeles. This is more than a counseling position-you'll have the opportunity to help families build resilience, empower caregivers, support early childhood professionals, and make a meaningful impact in our community. If you are passionate about trauma-informed care, family wellness, and creating positive change, we would love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
As our Licensed Family & Provider Wellbeing Counselor, you will: Provide trauma-informed counseling and coaching services to families and caregivers.
Provide one-on-one coaching and support designed to strengthen family wellbeing and resilience.
Track outcomes and maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Facilitate engaging bilingual workshops for families and community members.
Develop trauma-informed curricula, resources, and educational materials.
Provide mental health consultation and support to Pathways LA's direct-service childcare programs.
Partner with families, childcare providers, and community partners to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Deliver at least 120 one-on-one coaching sessions annually.
Facilitate at least 12 bilingual workshops annually, reaching approximately 360 participants
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in social work, Psychology, or a related field from a four-year college or university.
Current LMFT or LCSW licensure is required . Candidates who are close to completing licensure may be considered.
2-3 years of experience providing one-on-one mental health services to parents and young children.
Experience developing and delivering trauma-informed care trainings for families.
Bilingual in Spanish is required.
Strong communication, relationship-building, documentation, and organizational skills.
A genuine passion for supporting children, families, and early childhood professionals.
Preferred Experience teaching or working in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Experience working with diverse families and communities.
Experience facilitating workshops, trainings, or group learning experiences.
OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
Paid Time Off 10 sick days per year
10 vacation days per year - Accrual increase schedule
11 paid holidays
1 floating holiday
18 paid hours of early release
Medical, Dental & Vision
Choose from a variety of coverage options, including: Kaiser HMO Medical Plan
Blue Shield HMO
UnitedHealthcare HMO or PPO
PPO Dental Plan
VSP Vision Plan
403(b) Retirement Plan Benefits Get free money for retirement, no personal contribution required! We automatically deposit 3% of your salary into your plan.
In addition, Pathways LA matches 50% of employee contributions up to 3% of salary
Additional Benefits Life Insurance - paid by Pathways LA
Accident Insurance - paid by Pathways LA
Long-Term Disability Insurance - paid by Pathways LA
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Medical Account (HSA)
Dependent Care Account
Commuter Expenses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - paid by Pathways LA
Counseling Services
Child and Elder Care Referrals
Financial and Legal Advice
Work-Life Balance Support
Adoption Assistance Program
Voluntary additional life and accident insurance options
Why Pathways LA?
At Pathways LA, you won't just have a job; you'll have an opportunity to make a lasting difference.
You'll work alongside a passionate team of directors, case specialists, child development coordinators, coaches, teachers, and other dedicated professionals who believe in creating stronger families and healthier communities. If you're ready to bring your experience, compassion, and expertise to an organization that truly gives back to the community, we want you on our team!
Join Pathways LA and help us strengthen families, support providers, and build brighter futures-one family at a time.
Apply today!
At Pathways LA, Diversity and Inclusion are core values. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer
No sponsorship is available for this position
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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