Impactful School-Based Mental Health Counselor

Behavioral Emotional & Academic Mentoring, LLC; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Emotional & Academic Mentoring, LLC in California is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Counselor to provide prevention, early intervention, and direct counseling to students across districts, supporting well-being, academics, and social-emotional development.

You will collaborate with SST/IEP/504 teams, connect families to resources, and participate in training for staff and parents, while ensuring confidential documentation and adherence to timelines.

Qualifications

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling where appropriate.
• Conduct assessments, interviews, and classroom observations to inform care.
• Develop and monitor behavioral and academic support plans.
• Coordinate with school staff, SST, IEP, and 504 teams and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct mental health services and counseling.
• Collaborate with school teams and families to support student outcomes.
• Lead or participate in crisis prevention and intervention activities.
• Maintain accurate case notes and reports with timely documentation.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Crisis counseling

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Job description

Behavioral Emotional & Academic Mentoring, LLC in California is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Counselor to provide prevention, early intervention, and direct counseling to students across districts, supporting well-being, academics, and social-emotional development.

You will collaborate with SST/IEP/504 teams, connect families to resources, and participate in training for staff and parents, while ensuring confidential documentation and adherence to timelines.