Career Counselor

Optimum Performance Institute Houston; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Optimum Performance Institute Houston is seeking a Career Counselor / Education Specialist to provide one-on-one coaching and engaging group instruction for young adults in our Transitional Living Program. This on-site role supports employment exploration, applications, placement and retention in a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.

The successful candidate will collaborate with treatment teams, maintain accurate documentation, and help clients achieve employment goals within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in education, career services, or related field; behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized education, career, and employment support to adolescents and young adults, including career coaching, vocational assessments, goal setting, and development of personalized education and employment plans.
• Guide clients through educational pathways, including high school completion, college and graduate school applications, academic support services, disability resources, tutoring, and other educational opportunities.
• Coordinate employment, volunteer, internship, and job shadowing opportunities while supporting participants through job searches, applications, interviewing, onboarding, and job retention.
• Facilitate individual and group programming focused on educational success, career exploration, workplace readiness, resume development, professional communication, self-advocacy, independent living skills, social skills, and community integration.
• Serve as a primary liaison for families, treatment teams, employers, and community partners by providing updates, education, support, and coordination related to client goals and progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment planning, transition and discharge goals, and successful client outcomes while building relationships with local employers, workforce partners, and community organizations.

Skills

Career counseling

Group instruction

Educational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Human Services, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Career Counselor

Location:21051 Warner Center Ln, STE 105 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (On-site)

Schedule: Full Time, onsite position

Pay: $30.00 Per Hour

Are you passionate about helping young adults overcome barriers, discover career paths, and build the skills needed for long-term success? Join us at OPI Houston as a Career Specialist in our Transitional Living Program, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults aged 18-28. As a Career Counselor / Education Specialist, you'll provide one-on-one coaching and engaging group instruction that supports young adults through every stage of the employment and volunteer journey—from exploration and applications to placement and retention. You'll use a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to help clients build confidence, practice workplace skills, and achieve goals aligned with their broader treatment plans. Working within a transitional living and behavioral health setting, you'll partner with the treatment team to help clients achieve employment goals that support long-term independence and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized education, career, and employment support to adolescents and young adults, including career coaching, vocational assessments, goal setting, and development of personalized education and employment plans.
• Guide clients through educational pathways, including high school completion, college and graduate school applications, academic support services, disability resources, tutoring, and other educational opportunities.
• Coordinate employment, volunteer, internship, and job shadowing opportunities while supporting participants through job searches, applications, interviewing, onboarding, and job retention.
• Facilitate individual and group programming focused on educational success, career exploration, workplace readiness, resume development, professional communication, self-advocacy, independent living skills, social skills, and community integration.
• Serve as a primary liaison for families, treatment teams, employers, and community partners by providing updates, education, support, and coordination related to client goals and progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment planning, transition and discharge goals, and successful client outcomes while building relationships with local employers, workforce partners, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client engagement and outcomes, advocate for client needs and access to resources, and uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality, and program compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Human Services, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum six months of experience in education, career services, job development, counseling, workforce development, or a related field; experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or inpatient settings preferred.
• Knowledge of DSM disorders and the challenges facing adolescents, young adults, and families preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, families, employers, community partners, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in documentation and database management, along with the ability to maintain professionalism, adaptability, and a calm demeanor when supporting individuals and families in crisis.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required; must be able to pass drug, background, and TB screenings and obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention certifications in accordance with California Laws.

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance- Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave- Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage- Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match- Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays- Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free, confidential support for life's challenges.

OPI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

OPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.#LI-KK1 #LI-Onsite #OPILA