Location & Practice Overview

The position is based in Downtown Los Angeles and operates within Pathways LA’s network of early care and education programs that serve Metro Los Angeles. Work takes place in a community-oriented environment that links counseling and consultation activities to family and childcare settings.

Primary Base Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Organization Setting Nonprofit early care and family support agency
Service Geography Metro Los Angeles
Practice Context Community-based programs connected to early childhood services

Responsibilities

  • Provide trauma-informed counseling and one-on-one coaching to families and caregivers.
  • Complete a minimum of 120 one-on-one coaching sessions each year.
  • Facilitate at least 12 bilingual workshops annually, reaching approximately 360 participants.
  • Deliver mental health consultation and support to Pathways LA’s direct-service childcare programs.
  • Develop trauma-informed curricula, resources, and educational materials for families and early childhood professionals.
  • Track outcomes, maintain timely documentation, and partner with families, providers, and community organizations.

Day-to-day work emphasizes direct family engagement, structured workshop delivery, and consultation within early care programs rather than a traditional clinic-only caseload.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet core licensure, education, experience, and language requirements. Experience in early childhood education settings is preferred but not required.

Licensure
Current California LMFT or LCSW required; candidates nearing licensure completion may be considered
Education
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field
Required Experience
2–3 years providing one-on-one mental health services to parents and young children
Language
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Training Experience
Experience developing and delivering trauma-informed care trainings for families
Preferred
Experience teaching or working in early childhood education; workshop or group facilitation experience

Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary is determined by years of practice with full licensure. Benefits include paid time off, multiple health plan options, retirement contributions, and employer-paid insurance components.

  • $85,000–$100,000 per year starting salary based on years of practice with full licensure
  • 10 sick days, 10 vacation days (accrual increases with tenure), 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 18 paid hours of early release
  • Medical options (Kaiser HMO, Blue Shield HMO, UnitedHealthcare HMO or PPO), PPO dental, and VSP vision
  • 403(b) plan with automatic 3% employer contribution plus 50% match on employee contributions up to 3% of salary
  • Employer-paid life insurance, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible spending accounts, health savings account, dependent care account, and commuter expense options

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Weekly Schedule Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours
Work Arrangement Hybrid schedule available
Start Timing Immediate (subject to hiring process)

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Services are directed toward families connected to early care and education programs and the professionals who work with young children across Metro Los Angeles.

Primary Recipients Parents and caregivers of young children
Secondary Recipients Early childhood educators and childcare providers
Age Context Families with children in the early childhood years
Service Environment Community-based and program-linked rather than traditional outpatient clinic

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core centers on trauma-informed approaches that support family resilience and integrate mental health consultation into early care environments.

Family Wellbeing Trauma-informed counseling and resilience-oriented support for caregivers
Group Learning Bilingual educational programming on family and caregiver mental health topics
Program Consultation Mental health consultation embedded in childcare and early education settings
Resource Development Trauma-informed curricula and educational materials for families and providers

Role Highlights

This position differs from many outpatient counseling roles by combining individual family support with program consultation and structured community education.

  • Integrates individual caregiver coaching with bilingual group workshops and defined annual volume expectations
  • Places mental health consultation inside Pathways LA’s childcare programs rather than operating only as a standalone counseling service
  • Includes original curriculum and resource development as a core professional function
  • Links family wellbeing work with support for early childhood educators in the same role

About Pathways LA

Pathways LA is a nonprofit organization with more than 45 years of experience strengthening families and expanding access to high-quality early care and education throughout Metro Los Angeles. The agency supports early childhood educators and families through direct-service programs, coaching, and community partnerships.

Type Nonprofit
History More than 45 years of operation
Focus Areas Early care and education access, family support, educator wellbeing
Region Metro Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bilingual Spanish ability required for the entire role?
Yes. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is required because the position includes bilingual workshops and support for Spanish-speaking families and community members.
Can applicants who have not yet completed licensure be considered?
Current LMFT or LCSW licensure is required. Candidates who are close to completing licensure may be considered by the employer.
Are there specific annual volume expectations?
Yes. The role includes delivering at least 120 one-on-one coaching sessions and facilitating at least 12 bilingual workshops each year that reach approximately 360 participants.
Is visa sponsorship available?
No sponsorship is available for this position.
How is the hybrid schedule structured?
A hybrid schedule is available. The exact balance of onsite and remote days is not specified in the posting and depends on program needs; candidates should confirm details with the employer.
Is early childhood education experience mandatory?
No. Experience teaching or working in early childhood education is preferred. Required experience focuses on one-on-one mental health services with parents and young children and trauma-informed training delivery.

Family and Provider Wellbeing Counseling in Los Angeles, CA

The Licensed Family & Provider Wellbeing Counselor position at Pathways LA connects mental health expertise with early childhood and family support services. Rather than focusing exclusively on individual therapy, the role brings counseling, caregiver coaching, professional consultation, and educational programming into a community-based service model. The counselor contributes to family wellbeing while helping childcare teams respond to emotional and behavioral concerns through trauma-informed practices. This position also involves developing learning resources and documenting service outcomes, making it relevant to clinicians who want to combine direct support with program collaboration and practical mental health education.

Is This Family Wellbeing Counseling Role Right for You?

This opportunity may suit clinicians who prefer collaborative, prevention-oriented work alongside families and early childhood professionals. Before applying, consider whether your experience includes supporting parents of young children, delivering trauma-informed education, and working across individual and group settings. The position also requires comfort with bilingual communication, outcome documentation, and defined annual service targets. Candidates seeking a role centered primarily on private-practice therapy may find the program consultation and workshop responsibilities different from their preferred model. Reviewing these expectations can help you assess whether the position aligns with your clinical strengths and longer-term career goals.

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