Pathways of California: Licensed Therapist

Welcome to Pathways of California’s career website!

If you are passionate about helping others and enthusiastic about your future, we want you to join our team!Our company is known for an unwavering commitment to exceptional value and recovery-focused, quality care.

We are experts in the field of behavioral health care, providing cutting-edge mental health and substance use community-based services and offer a dynamic employment experience!

Pathways offers competitive salaries and benefits, comprehensive on-boarding and job training, a supportive learning environment, ongoing education in the use of evidence-based, promising practices and much more!

We are well-known in the field and have been a preferred provider in the Southern California region for over 20 years partnering with local government agencies and managed care companies to offer personalized, integrated care to community members of all ages, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds.

You will find that we have several openings ranging from administrative to clinical positions in a variety of service areas and settings in Southern California.

Join one of our Pathways companies, Pathways Community Services (PCS) and/or College Community Services (CCS) and experience it for yourself!

We have over 30 outpatient behavioral health locations nestled throughout our communities located in Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County.

Pathways is looking for a full-time Licensed Therapist to 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.

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

Licensed LCSW, MFT, or LPC.Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insuranceMinimum of three years’ experience with mental health patients (in and out)Must have direct clinical, case management experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophyStrong clinical and interpersonal skillsAbility to lead and direct the work of others and excellent written and verbal skillsIntermediate PC skills requiredESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTSProvides individual (adult and children), group and family therapyParticipates in interdisciplinary treatment planningEvaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may refer to other specialist or institutionsConducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interest, capabilities, and needsProvides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plansFollows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment usedDocuments in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agenciesProvides crisis intervention consultationMay be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by superior, of directorMay teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.) and provide on-site therapy in schoolsMay provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departmentsParticipates in program development and staff in-servicesPerforms administrative functions consistent with the needs of the programProvides crisis intervention consultationParticipates in staff meetings as requiredMonthly Productivity Requirement is 100 hours PERKS OF WORKING WITH PATHWAYS CALIFORNIA:Competitive salaries & benefits Paid VacationDays (1st year 12 days; increases with tenure) Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period) 10 Paid Holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve) Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents 401KPerks @ Pathways (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)If you’re #readytowork PATHWAYS CA is #readytohire!Not the job you’re looking for?Pathways has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to www.Pathwaysofcalifornia.Com/ click on “Apply Here” icon in the upper right-hand corner and click on the location near you from the drop-down menu.

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.