What We Do: Internships

At Pacific Clinics, we encourage our consumers and their families to learn more about behavioral illness in order to contribute to their own healing and recovery. Toward that end, we offer the following specialized education and training opportunities:

Family Education Series

Held in Pasadena, this lecture series provides expert talks on serious mental illness and offers practical solutions for families coping with the care of loved ones. Call (626) 793-5141 for program details and schedule.

Familias Unidas Education Course

To help Latino families understand mental illness and learn of community resources, the eight educational English/Spanish language sessions provide detailed information on symptoms, treatment and resources within a caring community. Spanish language educational videos are also available for purchase. Call (626) 254-5000 for details and schedule.

Consumer Boards

Our Quality Assurance Boards (Q.A.B.), F.A.C.E.S. and mini-Boards at various sites provide valuable leadership training as well as a means to gather client input in shaping the most effective, up-to-date policies and treatments. Pacific Clinics sponsors members to attend regional, state and national conferences and report back new information to enrich our organization.

Anti-Stigma Speakers Group

Interested consumers volunteer to participate in this group, which raises awareness of mental health issues among government officials and the general public. Toastmasters International helps guide their progress, and group members gain confidence as they practice leadership and speaking in a supportive environment. For details and more information:
Consumer Call Center 1-877-PC-CARES or 1-877-722-2737

Mental Health Worker Training

Interested in beginning or advancing a rewarding career in mental health services? Seeking deeper insight into behavioral healthcare and serious mental illness? Mental Health Worker Training may be what you're looking for. Offered though community colleges in Pasadena and Santa Ana, these free multi-week courses, funded by the Mental Health Services Act, are open for enrollment by behavioral healthcare consumers. The Pasadena City College program also welcomes family members and others from the community. Graduates leave with a certificate and enhanced potential as to earn a living in such crucial professional positions as mental health worker, case manager assistant or mental health educator/advocate.
Sample course topics include:

• Professional roles in mental health services
• Documentation and reporting requirements
• Principles of case management and diversity
• Practical field experience at Pacific Clinics sites is included, supervised by case managers

For more information and to apply:

Pasadena City College - call Pacific Clinics at (626) 960-4020 x202
Santa Ana College - call Pacific Clinics at (714) 892-4100