Associate Training Director

Requirements

• Education and licensure
• A doctoral degree in Psychology and an active California license as a Psychologist, with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience following graduation; or
• A master's degree in a related clinical field and an active California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience
• Relevant experience in clinical services, professional training, education, curriculum development, supervision, or related program support
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clinical and educational material effectively
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple assignments, deadlines, and training activities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical leaders, supervisors, staff, trainees, and external partners
• Proficiency with standard office software and the ability to learn and use learning management systems and other training-related technology
• Ability to travel between assigned organizational locations as needed

Nice to have:

• Experience developing or facilitating clinical training programs, workshops, or continuing education activities
• Experience working with university programs, student placements, interns, or clinical trainees
• Familiarity with evidence-based clinical practices, trauma-informed care, and professional ethics
• Knowledge of applicable California licensing, regulatory, accreditation, or program requirements, including those relevant to the BBS, BOP, CASOMB, or APA, as applicable to the organization's programs
• Experience evaluating training outcomes, maintaining training records, or supporting quality improvement initiatives
• Expertise in evidence-based and forensic treatment modalities
• Deep understanding of accreditation standards (APA, BBS/BOP, CASOMB)
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), CEU tracking, and data reporting
• Ability to analyze training metrics and apply continuous improvement methodologies
• Leadership: Inspires trust, drives accountability, and mentors high-performing teams
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strategic Thinking: Aligns training initiatives with organizational and clinical objectives
• Collaboration: Works cross-functionally to unify training, HR, and clinical supervision goals
• Emotional Intelligence: Models composure, empathy, and professionalism in high-stress environments

Important Details

• Schedule: Full-time, some evenings or flexible hours may be required
• Work environment: Primarily on-site within a forensic mental health facility serving justice-involved clients, with travel between locations
• Travel: Frequent movement between offices, clinic rooms, and community/correctional sites; interactions with clients, clinical teams, probation/parole officers, courts, and partners; regional travel required for oversight, meetings, training, and professional engagement
• Collaboration: Expected with Operations, Finance, HR, and Training & Development teams
• Exposure: Complex client populations, legal entities, and multidisciplinary teams
• Compliance: Strict adherence to HIPAA, BBS/BOP, CASOMB, and other compliance standards
• Physical requirements: Ability to stand, walk, or remain stationary for extended periods during site visits, therapy sessions, or meetings; ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25–50 pounds; use of computers, EMR systems, digital health platforms, office equipment, and document handling; clear vision and hearing for reading reports, documentation, client observation, and communication; safely move through office, clinic, or community environments while interacting with clients, staff, and stakeholders; manage extended regional travel while maintaining leadership presence and professional engagement