Pathways is one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services. At Pathways, we deliver exceptional value by creating healthier communities through the work of exceptional people. We proudly serve more than 55,000 unique clients and nearly 17 million individuals who qualify for services under our contracts.

Pathways is seeking an innovative and purpose driven individual to join our team as a Bilingual Spanish Pre-Licensed Therapist for our CCS CalWORKS program in Anaheim. This position is full-time.

CalWORKs Behavioral Health Services

CCS-CalWORKs helps participants remove Mental Health and/or substance abuse “barriers” to employment to aid the progress of moving from welfare to active participation in employment activities. CCS-CalWORKs has been providing these much needed Mental Health and substance abuse services to CalWORKs recipients for the past 16 years. Clinics in Anaheim, Santa Ana and Westminster offer services to Orange County residents at multiple locations. CCS-CalWORKs provides Evaluation & Assessment Services, Individual & Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Family Support & Education and Referrals to Community Resources.  CCS-CW Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) Services offered: EMDR, Seeking Safety and Active Parenting.

SUMMARY

Ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family empowerment. Provide individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

QUALIFICATION

Master’s degree from accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Must be registered as a ASW or Associate MFT

Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required

Minimum of two years’ experience with mental health patients (inpatient and outpatient)

Must have direct clinical, case management experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophy

Bilingual – Spanish

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Provides crisis intervention consultation and other activities directly related to the interventions process
Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy
Provides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plans
Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
Participates in program development and staff in-services
Participates in staff meetings as required
Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program
Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interest, abilities, and needs
Documents in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agencies
Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may refer to other specialist or institutions
Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used
May be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by supervisor or director
May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, school districts, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departments
May provide linkages to intensive interventions to develop skills aimed at mediating the effects of mental crisis, trauma, or depression
May teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.) and provide on-site therapy in schools
Monthly Productivity Requirement is 100 hours or as determined by supervisor/program
May be required to spend up to 80% of time counseling individual (adult and children), group and family therapy; students or working with parents/caretakers on and/or off-site
May handle as assigned of On-Call Phone / After Hours duties
Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the client, program and the company

Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.