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The Clinical Learning and Development Specialist at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) develops, coordinates, and supports educational efforts aimed at producing a high level of competency among the organization staff, with a special focus on trauma-informed learning pathways and other clinical learning activities. The Clinical L&D Specialist will equip staff with the necessary skills to provide high-quality services to clients within the framework of organization-wide quality improvement.
Term-limited. This position is funded for four years, with end date of September 30, 2026.
About the team.
The Learning and Development team supports employees’ growth and works to develop their knowledge, skills, and capabilities. Our efforts play a critical role in driving organizational performance.
Shift. Monday – Friday normal business hours, 8-5. This position is open for a hybrid work schedule (2 days per week in office, 3 days remote).
About you.
The ideal candidate is a licensed mental health professional who is an expert in trauma-focused modalities and has experience in teaching or training behavioral health professionals. In addition, the ideal candidate will be certified in at least one trauma-focused modality of psychotherapy.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the L&D team related to trauma-informed care and trauma-focused
- modalities of care.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts across the organization to identify clear learning outcomes and
- design impactful learning content for varied learning styles.
- Effectively utilize various instructional design and delivery technologies to drive engagement in learning. (Articulate 360, Microsoft Office and Teams, Learning Management Systems, etc.)
- Develop and Implement learning materials in support of learning and development initiatives. (Curriculum
- Design Tools, E-Learning, Job Aids, Instructor-Led Training Content)
- Manage and disseminate critical learning information to staff via emails, L&D newsletter, and via communicating clearly on cross-collaborative learning projects.
- Support New Employee Orientation with coordination, facilitation and design improvements.
- Coordinate network-wide learning events by effectively scheduling, updating centralized calendars, and communicating event details with staff.
- Effectively act as a Learning Management System (LMS) administrator; able to support user management, training plan management, module creation, attendance tracking, evaluation and reporting. Identify opportunities to improve LMS utilization.
- Communicate and coordinate with external vendors to ensure successful execution of live events hosted by
- the center.
- Implement effective learning evaluation strategies to identify the impact of learning on desired outcomes and measured improvements over time.
- Facilitate learning as required by team and organizational priorities, supporting onboarding programs such as LMS Basics, Employee Health Record (EHR) Basics, and Clinical Documentation Best Practices and Procedures.
- Support in learning program assessment, strategy design and evaluation.
Requirements:
- A graduate degree in a mental health field (e.g. social work, clinical mental health counseling, psychology, etc.) required or doctorate degree in psychology, preferred.
- Professional licensure: Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PSYD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is required.
- Two (2) years of experience utilizing trauma informed clinical modalities of psychotherapy (EMDR, TF-CBT, Cognitive Processing Model, Prolonged Exposure, Brain Spotting, etc.) is required.
- Five years of experience utilizing trauma informed clinical modalities of psychotherapy is preferred.
- Previous experience teaching trauma informed clinical modalities is preferred.
- Familiarity with adult learning modalities, learning management systems, and best practices in adult learning is required.
- Two years of speaking, coordination and training experience is preferred, including experience teaching or training adults in a classroom or in a virtual environment, experience in adult learning design and use of technology to support delivery of all aspects of learning, and experience in curriculum development and facilitation of training of clinical mental health skills and theories.
- Certification in EMDR or another trauma focused treatment modality is required. Consultant credential in trauma informed clinical modality is preferred.
- Knowledge of best practices in trauma informed care and trauma informed modalities of care.
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
- Preferred: Knowledge of and experience with developing curricula in eLearning authoring software (such as Captivate, Camtasia, Wimba, iSpring, Storyline, LAMS, etc.)
Required Vaccinations and TB Test.
AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, receive an annual influenza (flu) shot, and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of both vaccinations and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for the COVID 19 vaccine, annual flu shot or TB test.
Salary for this role.
Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on experience and company equity.
- $62,700.00 – $102,300 per year.
Benefits:
- Health insurance: Kaiser
- Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage*
- 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
- Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Short term disability*
- Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Additional Perks.
- Loan Forgiveness
- Continued learning benefit, AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses.
- Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help you meet the continuing education licensure requirements, reimbursement to attend conferences based on your specialty interests, regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics and DEI trainings.
Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.
Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.
Diversity Statement.
We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.
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