Empowering your workforce through training

Pacific Clinics Training Institute

At Pacific Clinics Training Institute (PCTI), we offer a range of customized training for behavioral health care workers, aligned industries and community members. We have trained more than 20,000 individuals throughout various community sectors. Grow your skills and learn from instructors with real-world experience.

We offer the following services:

PATH | Training and Technical Assistance

Pacific Clinics is an approved PATH Technical Assistance training vendor under the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Marketplace. If you are an entity providing or interested in becoming an ECM or Community Supports provider, you may “shop” for technical assistance from approved vetted vendors, such as Pacific Clinics. Technical assistance projects are paid for by PATH and are free for entities that successfully apply for TA with vendor partners. Our trainings are led by individuals with direct experience providing services to California’s most vulnerable Medi-Cal beneficiaries. We welcome the opportunity to discuss and provide you tools to empower your workforce. Each training can be delivered independently or as part of a comprehensive training package. PCTI professionals offer FREE TA Marketplace application support.

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Certifications and Specialty Trainings

For over a quarter-century, PCTI has celebrated the experience of peers and their power in promoting recovery. We provide the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification training and other professional development courses, aligning with peer empowerment, respect, and resiliency principles. Our virtual classroom offers live webinars, discussions, self-paced training modules, and coaching sessions. Experienced instructors unlock the full potential of individuals through culturally responsive training, focused on core competencies and the aligned Code of Ethics. Participants will achieve confidence and competence to become a state of California certified peer. Pacific Clinics is an approved CalMHSA training provider.

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Customized Trainings

Work with our team of subject matter experts to bring customized training to meet your workforce needs and empower them to make a difference in your clients’ lives. Our trainers have over twenty-five years of experience developing innovative and culturally competent training programs for the behavioral healthcare workforce. Pacific Clinics is committed to promoting effective practices and delivering innovative training in behavioral health care. We invite you to leverage our subject matter expertise to help your workforce to navigate and find success within the shifting landscape of healthcare today.

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PC Peer Careers Program

Funded through California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), the PC Peer Career Program provides free career counseling, the 80-hour Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist (CMPSS) training, support to pass the CMPSS exam and obtain state certification successfully, help to obtain/maintain job placement in peer services, and post placement support for six months. Need-based financial assistance is available to help pay application and exam fees. Participants enrolling in our program will work with a program coordinator who will provide support and guidance throughout the program.

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Course Catalog

The Pacific Clinics Training Institute (PCTI) provides innovative certification programs, continuing education, and training for behavioral health professionals, educators, other nonprofit service providers, individuals, and family members. PCTI has trained over 20,000 professionals and enhanced their skill sets to provide high-quality behavioral health care services. Our real-life, practical approaches on relevant topics allow you to better engage and support clients on their journey to recovery. Click on Learn More for a list of signature training courses available.

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“The materials and classes exceeded my expectations, the content was very good, the classes were all interesting and the instructors were very prepared. I love the course.”

“Because of this course I am empowered and better prepared to assist consumers in their own unique recoveries.”

“I learned so much from the training I got confidence in performing as a Peer Specialist.”