(Lic., LMFT or LCSW) Family & Provider Wellbeing Counselor

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!

Pathways LA is 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