Counselor / Mental Health Therapist

Partners4Wellness; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Partners4Wellness seeks compassionate counselors and mental health therapists to join our Counseling & Connection Division and support families served by the Orange County Social Services Agency. The role focuses on assessment, counseling, treatment planning, case management, and crisis support for children, adolescents, and their caregivers.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field, have direct service experience, and demonstrate trauma-informed practice along with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• 1+ year direct service experience in human services.
• Current California BBS registration or active licensure preferred.
• Experience with children, adolescents, families with behavioral health needs.
• Trauma-informed and family-systems knowledge.
• Clear, accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, assessment, and ongoing review of family needs.
• Develop individualized treatment and service plans with clients and families.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling within scope of practice.
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive services to children and families.
• Coordinate with Social Services Agency and community partners.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Trauma-informed care

Strong communication

Case management

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counseling

Tools

California BBS licensure/registration

Job description

Partners4Wellness (P4W) is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that has served Orange County since 1957. P4W provides counseling, prevention, behavioral health, mental wellness, life-skills, case management, and family support services designed to help individuals and families build healthier, safer, and more stable lives.

Partners4Wellness is seeking compassionate, dependable, and professionally motivated counselors and mental health therapists to join our Counseling & Connection Division and provide services through our Orange County Social Services Agency family counseling program. This position works directly with children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, and families experiencing challenges such as family conflict, trauma, substance use, behavioral health concerns, parenting stress, housing instability, and child welfare involvement.

The Counselor/Mental Health Therapist will provide assessment, counseling, treatment planning, case management, crisis support, resource linkage, and coordination with Social Services Agency personnel and community partners. Services are intended to strengthen family functioning, improve communication and coping, support child safety and well-being, and help families achieve greater stability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, assessment, screening, and ongoing review of individual and family needs.
• Develop individualized treatment and service plans in collaboration with clients, families, referral sources, and involved professionals.
• Provide individual, family, conjoint, and group counseling within the clinician’s scope of practice.
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Provide case management, advocacy, referrals, crisis support, safety planning, and linkage to behavioral health and community resources.
• Coordinate services with Orange County Social Services Agency personnel, caregivers, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate and timely assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, transition reports, and discharge documentation.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, staff meetings, and required trainings.
• Complete all services and documentation in accordance with P4W, contractual, legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical or therapeutic setting providing direct services in the human services field.
• Current California Board of Behavioral Sciences registration as an ACSW, AMFT, or APCC, or active licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC, preferred when required by assignment.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, and families with behavioral health or social service needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, family systems, child development, crisis response, and community resource navigation.
• Ability to complete clear, accurate, professional, and timely clinical documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Orange County Social Services Agency, child welfare, foster care, family preservation, or county-funded counseling programs.
• Experience serving at-risk children, youth, parents, and families.
• Familiarity with motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral interventions, restorative practices, and culturally responsive counseling.
• Progress toward clinical licensure or current independent licensure.
• Clinical Leadership and Supervision
• Clinical oversight will be provided by a qualified licensed professional who meets applicable program and contract requirements. Clinical leadership qualifications may include:
• Active California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
• At least two years of combined experience in family counseling, child abuse treatment, trauma-informed practice, and clinical supervision.
• Completion of at least 30 hours of child abuse training.

What Partners4Wellness Offers

Partners4Wellness provides meaningful work supporting Orange County children and families within a collaborative, professional, and supportive team environment. Staff receive clinical consultation, supervision, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen their counseling, case management, and community partnership experience.

Compensation

Compensation ranges from $30.00 to $50.00 per hour, based on education, registration or licensure status, clinical experience, bilingual skills, internal equity, and assigned responsibilities.

Partners4Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.