Career Counselor

Embark Behavioral Health • Woodland Hills, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Career Counselor / Education Specialist, you’ll provide one-on-one coaching and engaging group instruction that supports young adults through every stage of the employment and volunteer journey—from exploration and applications to placement and retention. You’ll use a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to help clients build confidence, practice workplace skills, and achieve goals aligned with their broader treatment plans. Working within a transitional living and behavioral health setting, you'll partner with the treatment team to help clients achieve employment goals that support long-term independence and recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Human Services, or a related field
• Minimum six months of experience in education, career services, job development, counseling, workforce development, or a related field
• Knowledge of DSM disorders and the challenges facing adolescents, young adults, and families
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, families, employers, community partners, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in documentation and database management, along with the ability to maintain professionalism, adaptability, and a calm demeanor when supporting individuals and families in crisis.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required
• Must be able to pass drug, background, and TB screenings
• Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention certifications in accordance with California Laws.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or inpatient settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized education, career, and employment support to adolescents and young adults, including career coaching, vocational assessments, goal setting, and development of personalized education and employment plans.
• Guide clients through educational pathways, including high school completion, college and graduate school applications, academic support services, disability resources, tutoring, and other educational opportunities.
• Coordinate employment, volunteer, internship, and job shadowing opportunities while supporting participants through job searches, applications, interviewing, onboarding, and job retention.
• Facilitate individual and group programming focused on educational success, career exploration, workplace readiness, resume development, professional communication, self-advocacy, independent living skills, social skills, and community integration.
• Serve as a primary liaison for families, treatment teams, employers, and community partners by providing updates, education, support, and coordination related to client goals and progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment planning, transition and discharge goals, and successful client outcomes while building relationships with local employers, workforce partners, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client engagement and outcomes, advocate for client needs and access to resources, and uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality, and program compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level