In-School Youth Counselor & Group Facilitator

Youth Guidance; Los Angeles, Pasadena (CA, CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401k

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Youth Guidance in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Full-Time BAM Counselor to recruit and support up to 60 school-based youth. You will lead weekly groups, provide individual and family counseling, and apply trauma-informed approaches within school settings.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, case management, and collaboration with school staff to ensure continuity of care and successful program delivery throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an approved accredited university in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of youth engagement experience.
• Minimum of two years of supervised group counseling experience.
• LPC, LSW, or eligibility preferred; LCPC, LCSW or LMFT plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with BAM Program Supervisor and school staff to recruit up to 60 youth for BAM.
• Lead and facilitate 4–5 weekly BAM groups.
• Provide individual, family, and crisis counseling as needed.
• Offer trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate support and case management.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Youth engagement

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Youth Guidance in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Full-Time BAM Counselor to recruit and support up to 60 school-based youth. You will lead weekly groups, provide individual and family counseling, and apply trauma-informed approaches within school settings.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, case management, and collaboration with school staff to ensure continuity of care and successful program delivery throughout the school year.