Alvarado Parkway Institute is a private behavioral health physician owned system offering inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse services.  We are dedicated to the wellness of individuals, their families and our community through prevention, intervention, and treatment in a safe and culturally sensitive environment.  Our Culture of Caring is designed to provide patients and their families with quality driven psychiatric care and outstanding customer service.  We understand the challenges, the stigma, and the treatment of mental illness and substance abuse disorders.  We consider it an honor and a privilege to serve those who entrust us with their care.

• Works in conjunction with other outreach team members to assess new clients for admission to OPS programs. 

• Seeks out potential referral sources and develops relationships to become the provider of choice. Maintains data related to contacts and outcomes on a weekly basis. 

• Meets established targets for new contacts within specified time frame.

• Assesses patients within 24 hours of referral.

Master’s degree in a human services field, i.e., Psychology, Social Work, etc. is required.

Must be registered with the California State Board of Behavioral Science, or the California State Board of Psychology. 

• The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience in working with adult psychiatric inpatient or outpatient services. 
• Will have strong assessment skills and knowledge of available community resources to reach out to other service providers, family members, and potential clients to inform them of the services and programs available at Alvarado Parkway Institute. 
• Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge of principles of substance abuse treatment, must have excellent assessment skills and knowledge of motivational interviewing. 
• Participates in special events in conjunction with the marketing team, close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team and intake department.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to speak publicly with confidence.
  

Alvarado Parkway Institute is recognized for its ease of access to mental health services and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient. 

Our team of skilled physicians and mental health professionals carefully assess prospective patients to address their specific needs. We use an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to provide rich and innovative programs for treatment of psychiatric and addictive disorders. Our goal is to provide rapid stabilization and interventions that allow our patients to live happier, healthier lives.