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Chinatown Service Center
Los Angeles, California

BHD COUNSELOR II

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$68k

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Do you have a strong passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others? We are actively seeking a committed individual to join our dynamic team as a Behavioral Health Counselor Level II!

Chinatown Service Center (CSC) Overview

In 1971, the Chinese Methodist Church embarked on a mission to support newly arrived Chinese immigrants, laying the foundation for what we are today.

The Chinatown Service Center (CSC) is a nonprofit organization providing multilingual health and social services, employment training, and counseling in Greater Los Angeles. We are expanding our team to continue our legacy of compassion and empowerment.

For further information on CSC, Visit our website at http://www.cscla.org [http://www.cscla.org/].

Csc's Mission Statement

To provide outstanding services and advocacy that promote a better quality of life and equal opportunities for immigrants and other communities.

Csc's Vision Statement

Thriving Lives in Empowered Communities

Csc's BH Counselor- Level II'S Purpose

Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to clients and/or families; provide clinical assessment, field-based, and outreach services to clients and their families; case management and advocacy services.

General Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide strengths-based, family-centered therapeutic services, including individual, family, and group therapy.
  • Assess and monitor client and family progress, adjusting treatment as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Department of Children and Family Services and the Multi-disciplinary team.
  • Deliver services in the community or field, meeting program and funding source requirements.
  • Maintain client files in compliance with agency policy, showing cultural and linguistic needs sensitivity.
  • Interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Meet Agency requirements for billing reimbursable services.
  • Attend staff meetings, contribute to program development, and participate in community outreach with the BHD Prevention team.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology.
  • Licensed-eligible: board-registered MFT-Intern, ASW, MSW, or Licensed professional.
  • 1-2 years' postgraduate experience with adolescents and families in various therapeutic modalities.
  • Knowledge of social, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics of Chinese/Asian immigrants and refugees.
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills with children, youth, and families.
  • Bilingual/bicultural knowledge in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is preferred.
  • Availability to work some evenings and weekends.

CSC's Employees Enjoy

  • Daytime work hours;
  • Competitive Pay within the Nonprofit industry, commensurate with experience;
  • Semi-Monthly paychecks;
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment;
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development;
  • Assistance with CMEs/CEUs required in your role with CSC;
  • Assistance with State Professional License Renewals;
  • Group Health, Dental, Life and AD&D, for those who work thirty (30)+ hours consistently;
  • Paid Holidays for regular Full-time and Part-time status;
  • Bonus Paid Holiday for their Birthday, for regular Full-time and Part-time status;
  • Accrued Paid Sick Leave for all levels of employment;
  • Accrued Paid Vacation for those who work thirty (30)+ hours consistently;
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 200% matching up to an elected contributions of 4%;
  • 457(b) Nonqualified Plan for those who meet the minimum "highly compensated" annual salary required;
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
  • Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for job-related coursework at an accredited Community College, State College, or University;
  • Annual time to find, enroll, reenroll, or appear at the event(s) for Child(ren) School/Childcare programs;
  • Leave of Absence with job protections and more.

If you are a committed advocate with a strong sense of serving the community and a desire to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this meaningful opportunity to Join Chinatown Service Center (CSC) in our mission to build a resilient and united community against hate and violence. Let's create a future where thriving lives and empowered communities are the norm. Together, we can make a lasting difference!

Chinatown Service Center (CSC) is a non-discriminatory Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who is able to provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic services using a strengths-based and family-centered approach. Perform clinical assessments, case management, and community outreach while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and the Department of Children and Family Services.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctorate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology, and eligibility for licensure (MFT-Intern, ASW, MSW, or Licensed professional). Candidates should have 1-2 years of postgraduate experience with adolescents and families, preferably with bilingual skills in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyStrengths-Based TherapyFamily-Centered ServicesBilingual CommunicationCultural CompetencyCrisis Intervention

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k≈ 14.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo≈ 51% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Chinatown Service Center

Non-profit Organizations
Los Angeles, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Daytime work hours
Semi-monthly paychecks
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
Assistance with CMEs/CEUs
Assistance with State Professional License Renewals
Group Health, Dental, Life and AD&D insurance
Paid Holidays