Mental Health Counselor

Keystone Treatment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Treatment in Los Angeles is seeking a Mental Health Counselor dedicated to supporting clients in their journey toward healthier living. You will collaborate with a compassionate team to provide vital support and guidance in treatment and daily activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field, brings two years of experience in mental health, and possesses skills in crisis management and client engagement. This role offers the opportunity for meaningful impact and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Two years of experience in mental health, counseling, or eating disorder settings.
• Experience working with clients across a range of developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess new clients’ needs and communicate to the treatment team.
• Model appropriate behaviors and maintain a positive environment.
• Support the treatment plan and engage clients in therapeutic activities.

Skills

Crisis management

Client engagement

Behavior modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

At Keystone Treatment you will work closely with a team of committed, caring professionals in eating disorders and mental health treatment. Clinical supervision and guidance are provided as well as the potential for career growth.

Job Description

As a Mental Health Counselor you will be responsible for assisting and supporting clients through their treatment at Keystone. You will work daily with our clients and be responsible for:

• Contributing insightful, practical and meaningful information to support the client’s behavior, mood and healing process
• Role‑modeling appropriate and supportive behavior based on your training and experience
• Supporting our clients in their journey to a healthier and more productive life

Counselors are often part of the client’s major support system, and as such, derive great satisfaction from making a powerful difference in their lives. Counselors manage crisis situations such as food refusal, emotional dysregulation and more.

Responsibilities

• Determining whether the new client has any special needs, communicating those needs to the treatment team and assisting in making sure the needs are met
• Contributing to the well‑being of all clients by serving as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate dress, grooming, communication and positive behavior in a professional, warm and caring manner
• Facilitating the treatment plan set forth by the Therapist and Treatment Team by providing day‑to‑day support
• Engaging clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, education and life skills
• Participating in a weekly multi‑disciplinary team meeting
• Sharing vital information of the client’s progress with the treatment team
• Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program related activities
• Eating together during meal times to model positive dietary behaviors
• Maintaining an inviting environment by ensuring the group rooms and offices are tidy and clean at all times
• Assisting Therapists in the discharge process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field from a four‑year college or university
• Two years’ experience working within the mental health, counseling, or eating disorder field
• Experience working with clients on the spectrum with varying developmental needs
• Master’s degree from an accredited university or one year’s experience working within the mental health, counseling, or eating disorder field
• Must attend training, education, and staff enrichment activities

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.