Counselor Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Counselor jobs in Los Angeles are in strong demand, with openings concentrated across Koreatown, Westlake, and the San Fernando Valley in community mental health, K-12 education, and substance use recovery. Employers hiring right now include STARS Behavioral Health, Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, and UCLA Health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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You can empower someone's new beginning.
Join our Los Angeles team as our first bilingual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor, providing substance use treatment, recovery support, case management, behavioral health services, and care coordination for individuals experiencing addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and housing instability.
HYBRID REMOTE & LOCATION:
1200 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
In office, the community and remote, always staying committed to prioritizing client needs. Typically 2 days work from home opportunity.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $30.96 - $32.58 DOE, non-exempt
- Hybrid remote flexibility
- Generous Paid Holiday
- Employee Recognition Program
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
- Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Life + Disability options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine & Concierge Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Mileage Reimbursement for qualifying roles
- Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits
ABOUT AMANECER
Amanecer aims to remove the barriers that have historically kept underserved and marginalized populations from seeking and receiving vital mental health care services. We empower underserved kids, adults, and domestic abuse victims to overcome barriers and significant life challenges through culturally competent, comprehensive mental health, psychiatric, and case management services.
In Spanish, Amanecer roughly translates to “New Beginning”. We use that phrase to describe the meaningful differences our clients see in their lives after treatment. Since 1975, with help from the county, foundations, and donors, we have provided hundreds of thousands of New Beginnings.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT SUD COUNSELOR?
- Your certification through a California DHCS-approved certifying agency such as CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP.
- Your commitment to trauma-informed care, demonstrating a culturally inclusive, strengths-based, non-judgmental approach.
- Your adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive mindset.
- Your skills in recovery-oriented behavorial health services, substance use counseling and case management
- Your experience supporting populations experiencing homelessness/housing instability, justice-involvement, foster care or institutionalization.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
As the Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUD Counselor), you will provide integrated behavioral health services to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and co-occurring addiction and Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD). You will get to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver client-centered, coordinated care, including case management, care coordination, recovery support, and navigation services. To be successful in this role, you will bring a community-based approach, providing telehealth and in-person services to meet clients where they are – in the community, office, and/or home.
Client Services & Direct Care: Provide substance use counseling, assessments, case management, recovery planning, crisis support, harm reduction education, and resource navigation for individuals and families.
Care Coordination & Collaboration: Coordinate care with treatment teams, providers, and community partners to connect clients with recovery, behavioral health, housing, medical, and support services.
Compliance, Ethics & Documentation: Maintain timely documentation and ensure compliance with agency policies, HIPAA, ethical standards, credentialing, and regulatory requirements.
Additional Support: Provide bilingual support and translation services when applicable, assist with client transportation as needed, and perform other duties to support program operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Background:
- Must be a Certified or Registered Substance Abuse Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, or Addiction Counselor through a California DHCS-approved certifying agency such as CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP.
- Bachelors degree in social work, public health or related field with 1 year experience working with serious mental illness and substance use in a community mental and/or behavioral health setting
- OR High School Diploma/GED or Associates with 2 years’ experience working with serious mental illness and substance use in a community mental and/or behavioral health setting.
- Experience providing case management services and conducting individual and group sessions in a community mental health setting.
- This position requires driving on behalf of the company. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license, meet the company's motor vehicle record (MVR) standards, meet the company's insurance eligibility, and comply with all state and federal driving requirements. Ongoing employment is contingent upon maintaining an acceptable driving record.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) required. Those assigned to provide services in Spanish and English must be able to speak, read, write, and understand both languages at a professional level to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking clients and community partners
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, especially Microsoft teams).
The choice is now. The impact is forever. Join La Causa today!
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
Location: Chicanos Por La Causa · Intensive Services Programs
Schedule: Regular - Full Time (FT), All Available, Monday-Friday
You can empower someone's new beginning.
Join our Los Angeles team as our first bilingual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor, providing substance use treatment, recovery support, case management, behavioral health services, and care coordination for individuals experiencing addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and housing instability.
HYBRID REMOTE & LOCATION:
1200 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
In office, the community and remote, always staying committed to prioritizing client needs. Typically 2 days work from home opportunity.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $30.96 - $32.58 DOE, non-exempt
- Hybrid remote flexibility
- Generous Paid Holiday
- Employee Recognition Program
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
- Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Life + Disability options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine & Concierge Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Mileage Reimbursement for qualifying roles
- Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits
ABOUT AMANECER
Amanecer aims to remove the barriers that have historically kept underserved and marginalized populations from seeking and receiving vital mental health care services. We empower underserved kids, adults, and domestic abuse victims to overcome barriers and significant life challenges through culturally competent, comprehensive mental health, psychiatric, and case management services.
In Spanish, Amanecer roughly translates to “New Beginning”. We use that phrase to describe the meaningful differences our clients see in their lives after treatment. Since 1975, with help from the county, foundations, and donors, we have provided hundreds of thousands of New Beginnings.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT SUD COUNSELOR?
- Your certification through a California DHCS-approved certifying agency such as CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP.
- Your commitment to trauma-informed care, demonstrating a culturally inclusive, strengths-based, non-judgmental approach.
- Your adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive mindset.
- Your skills in recovery-oriented behavorial health services, substance use counseling and case management
- Your experience supporting populations experiencing homelessness/housing instability, justice-involvement, foster care or institutionalization.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
As the Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUD Counselor), you will provide integrated behavioral health services to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and co-occurring addiction and Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD). You will get to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver client-centered, coordinated care, including case management, care coordination, recovery support, and navigation services. To be successful in this role, you will bring a community-based approach, providing telehealth and in-person services to meet clients where they are – in the community, office, and/or home.
Client Services & Direct Care: Provide substance use counseling, assessments, case management, recovery planning, crisis support, harm reduction education, and resource navigation for individuals and families.
Care Coordination & Collaboration: Coordinate care with treatment teams, providers, and community partners to connect clients with recovery, behavioral health, housing, medical, and support services.
Compliance, Ethics & Documentation: Maintain timely documentation and ensure compliance with agency policies, HIPAA, ethical standards, credentialing, and regulatory requirements.
Additional Support: Provide bilingual support and translation services when applicable, assist with client transportation as needed, and perform other duties to support program operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Background:
- Must be a Certified or Registered Substance Abuse Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, or Addiction Counselor through a California DHCS-approved certifying agency such as CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP.
- Bachelors degree in social work, public health or related field with 1 year experience working with serious mental illness and substance use in a community mental and/or behavioral health setting
- OR High School Diploma/GED or Associates with 2 years’ experience working with serious mental illness and substance use in a community mental and/or behavioral health setting.
- Experience providing case management services and conducting individual and group sessions in a community mental health setting.
- This position requires driving on behalf of the company. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license, meet the company's motor vehicle record (MVR) standards, meet the company's insurance eligibility, and comply with all state and federal driving requirements. Ongoing employment is contingent upon maintaining an acceptable driving record.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) required. Those assigned to provide services in Spanish and English must be able to speak, read, write, and understand both languages at a professional level to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking clients and community partners
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, especially Microsoft teams).
The choice is now. The impact is forever. Join La Causa today!
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
Location: Chicanos Por La Causa · Intensive Services Programs
Schedule: Regular - Full Time (FT), All Available, Monday-Friday
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Who's Hiring
- STARS Behavioral Health38
- Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center29
- UCLA Health19
- The People Concern19
- Azul Vision10
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Non-Profit & Social Services
Counselor Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a counselor job in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles hiring concentrates in community mental health centers, LAUSD and charter school networks, county-run behavioral health programs, and nonprofit social service agencies. Candidates with bilingual Spanish fluency or experience serving unhoused populations have a clear edge in this market. Targeting the San Fernando Valley, South Los Angeles, and East Los Angeles corridors, where publicly funded programs cluster, gives you the best access to open roles.
Which companies hire counselors in Los Angeles?
Employers hiring counselors in Los Angeles right now include STARS Behavioral Health, Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, and UCLA Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The Los Angeles market is anchored by large county health systems, school districts, and a dense network of nonprofits operating across the city's diverse neighborhoods.
Are there remote counselor jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though counseling roles are less remote-friendly than most professions given the in-person nature of direct client care. About 37% of counselor openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with telehealth and case management coordination roles being the most common candidates for flexible arrangements.
How can I get a counselor job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Los Angeles is through a paid internship or practicum placement with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health or a community-based organization like Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. Entry-level case manager, community health worker, and crisis line counselor roles are the most accessible starting points and regularly convert to full counselor positions after licensure hours accumulate.
Which industries hire the most counselors in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles counselor roles concentrate in Education and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The city's scale, its large unhoused population, and the size of the LAUSD system make public sector and nonprofit employers the dominant force in local counselor hiring.
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