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Primary Counselor

Serenity Cove Mental Health Rehabilitation Center·Los Angeles County, California

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

Provide therapeutic support to clients through individual and group counseling and the implementation of behavioral programs. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and help clients manage mental health challenges.

Are You Looking for Your New Career? We are now hiring a Primary Counselor to join our dynamic team!

Salary Range: $$-$$ per hour

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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Opportunities: We support your professional development.

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Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If Yes, How You Will Contribute to the Team

As a Primary Counselor, you will provide crucial therapeutic support to clients by assessing their needs, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, and implementing individualized behavioral programs. You will work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of the Program Director to offer treatment options, help resolve problems, and assist clients in managing stress, mental health challenges, and other life issues. You will maintain case notes, monitor client progress, and actively participate in the development of treatment plans.

Must Have

  • Two years' direct care work experience in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral setting; or
  • Two years of college-level coursework including behavioral health; or
  • A combination of relevant experience and education totaling two years.

Nice to have

• Background education in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or related fields.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that we reasonably expect to pay for roles, as stated above.

Requirements

Requires two years of direct care experience in behavioral settings, two years of relevant college coursework, or a combination of both. A background in psychology, sociology, or social work is preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • Case Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Needs Assessment
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Crisis Management
  • Mental Health Support
  • Therapeutic Support
  • Behavioral Programming

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Early Wage Access
  • Continuing Education & Training

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Los Angeles County, California
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
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Serenity Cove Mental Health Rehabilitation Center

Serenity Cove Mental Health Rehabilitation Center is hiring in Los Angeles County, California. This opening is listed as full_time.

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California behavioral health roles stay in steady demand

In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.

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