What Pathways means
Nine pathways, one professional journey
Build your professional pathway. A behavioral health career can move in many directions — here is what each pathway means and what it can help you achieve.
01
Career pathways
Finding your next professional opportunity, on your terms.
What it helps you achieve
- A clear picture of where your career could go next
- Resume and interview preparation
- Private career goals you track yourself
02
Licensure pathways
Understanding how to become licensed or certified in each state.
What it helps you achieve
- Your licenses and renewals in one place
- General guidance on interstate compacts
- Organized documents for board applications
03
Professional pathways
Advancing and deepening your work within behavioral health.
What it helps you achieve
- A Professional Passport™ that holds your credentials and history
- A record of your growth over time
- Readiness information for your next step
04
Opportunity pathways
Connecting with organizations — only when you choose to.
What it helps you achieve
- You decide if and when you are open to opportunities
- Control over which details are shared
- Withdraw your choice at any time
05
Education pathways
Training, certifications, CEUs and continued development.
What it helps you achieve
- CE hours and certifications tracked in one place
- A personal growth plan
- Reminders of what is expiring
06
Networking pathways
Connecting with other behavioral health professionals.
What it helps you achieve
- Opt-in professional connections
- Private messages with people you accept
- Block or report at any time
07
Practice pathways
Different ways to work within the field — settings and models.
What it helps you achieve
- Explore settings, from agency to private practice
- Planning support for independent practice
- Know Your Worth™ pay benchmarks by discipline
08
Leadership pathways
Moving into supervisory and executive roles.
What it helps you achieve
- What clinical supervisor and director roles typically require
- Tracking of supervision experience
- Steps commonly taken to move into leadership
09
Specialty pathways
Discovering different behavioral health disciplines.
What it helps you achieve
- Learn how disciplines and specialties differ
- Record your specialty and subspecialty
- See what added credentials a specialty usually involves
Pathway information is general guidance, not a promise of any role or outcome. Requirements vary by state — confirm with your board.
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