You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a professional for the position of Pathways Intern. This role involves leading the day-to-day clinical and administrative operations for the Pathways program, overseeing care coordination, supervising staff, and supporting children and families with complex behavioral health needs through intensive care coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day clinical and administrative operations for the Pathways program
• Supervise and evaluate the program Supervisor/Team Lead and provide backup oversight of staff
• Oversee care coordination, IM+CANS/IATP documentation, compliance, productivity, and quality
• Manage staffing needs, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and staff training
• Coordinate with HFS, crisis teams, medical/behavioral health providers, schools, and community partners
• Monitor reporting, billing accuracy, client assignments, and program performance
• Support program planning, budget development, and future growth
• Maintain a small caseload and provide clinical support as needed

Qualifications

• Active Illinois LCPC
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
• Minimum 4 years of clinical behavioral health experience
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience
• Strong case management experience, preferably with children/adolescents
• Pathways to Success or similar intensive care coordination experience (Preferred)
• IM+CANS / IATP experience (Preferred)
• Medicaid / HFS behavioral health program experience (Preferred)
• Prior experience supervising clinical or case management teams (Preferred)
• Experience growing or scaling a team/program (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of clinical behavioral health experience
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience
• Strong case management experience, preferably with children/adolescents

Skills

• Strong case management skills
• Familiarity with IM+CANS / IATP documentation (Preferred)
• Experience with Medicaid / HFS behavioral health programs (Preferred)

Education

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Additional Requirements

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)
• Hybrid/community-based with some work-from-home flexibility

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.