Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

B.A.R.E. Truth

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Reports To: Director of Program Services

Department: Behavioral Health / Supportive Services

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Los Angeles, CA - Multi-Site Shelter Programs

Position Summary

The Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) provides supportive mental health

services, crisis intervention, emotional support, and behavioral health coordination for

participants residing within B.A.R.E.’s shelter and housing programs. This role supports

participant wellness, housing stability, emotional regulation, and engagement in

supportive services through trauma-informed and participant-centered approaches.

The LPCC works collaboratively with Case Managers, Operations staff, Housing

Navigators, and external service providers to support participant stabilization, reduce

barriers to housing success, and improve overall participant well-being. This role may

provide individual supportive counseling, group sessions, crisis response support, de-

escalation assistance, referrals, and behavioral health resource coordination.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling and emotional support services to shelter participants.
• Conduct participant wellness check-ins and assist with emotional stabilization.
• Respond to participant crises and assist with de-escalation and safety planning.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups, wellness workshops, and supportive group

activities.

• Coordinate referrals to mental health, substance use, medical, and community-based

services.

• Collaborate with Case Managers and program staff to support participant stability

and housing retention.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation in accordance with

organizational and professional standards.

• Assist staff with behavioral health guidance, crisis response support, and participant

engagement strategies.

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferencing, and program planning

activities. Support development of trauma-informed practices and participant-centered service

approaches.

Qualifications

• Active California LPCC license in good standing required.
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related behavioral

health field required.

• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health

challenges, substance use disorders, or trauma preferred.

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and participant

engagement practices.

• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary shelter and supportive housing

environments.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within LAHSA-funded, Interim Housing, or homeless services programs

preferred.

• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.
• Experience facilitating groups and wellness programming preferred.

Work Environment

• This position works directly within shelter and housing environments and may involve

interaction with participants experiencing behavioral health crises, substance use

challenges, and acute emotional distress.

• Occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency response support may be required

based on operational needs.

Pay: $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person