About This Role
The Associate Director, Training and Development supports the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of clinical and professional development programs within the forensic mental health division. This role ensures that employees, trainees, and students receive effective training aligned with evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. It suits a licensed mental health professional with a strong clinical foundation and an interest in education and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing, coordinating, and implementing clinical training programs, educational materials, and professional development initiatives
- Support the development and maintenance of curricula, training resources, presentations, and instructional materials
- Help ensure training content reflects evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, ethical standards, and applicable clinical guidelines
- Facilitate or co-facilitate training sessions, workshops, and other learning activities as assigned
- Support the onboarding and continuing education of clinical staff, trainees, interns, and other designated personnel
- Support relationships with universities, academic programs, and other educational partners
- Assist with coordinating student placements, clinical learning opportunities, and training schedules, as applicable
- Collaborate with clinical supervisors and program leadership to support appropriate learning experiences and professional development
- Help monitor training participation, completion, and documentation requirements
- Assist with maintaining training records, attendance documentation, competency assessments, and other required records
- Support compliance with applicable licensing, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational training requirements
- Help identify gaps in training, recommend improvements, and support implementation of corrective or developmental training initiatives
- Collaborate with Quality and Compliance and clinical leadership to maintain consistent training standards
- Escalate training or compliance concerns to the Executive Director, Training and Development, as appropriate
- Work collaboratively with clinical leadership, Human Resources, Quality and Compliance, and program teams to identify training needs
- Assist with evaluating training effectiveness through feedback, participation data, competency assessments, and other relevant measures
- Maintain organized training materials, schedules, and tracking systems, including learning management system records where applicable
- Participate in meetings, projects, and organizational initiatives related to clinical education and workforce development
- Perform other related duties