Clinical Trainer I

The Training Department at HealthRIGHT 360 is part of the People Team, which plays a vital role in supporting our mission-driven, compassionate workforce throughout every stage of the employee journey. We design, deliver, and maintain innovative training programs that build a highly skilled, trauma-informed, and client-centered workforce. Partnering across programs, we support professional growth, clinical excellence, and continuous learning while fostering equity, inclusion, and well-being. By creating a supportive, compliant, and collaborative environment, we enable staff to stay focused on delivering high-quality, integrated care to the communities we serve. 

The Clinical Trainer I supports the development of a skilled, trauma-informed workforce across HealthRIGHT 360. This role designs, delivers, and maintains training programs, including core workforce competencies and leadership development, ensuring staff have the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality, recovery-oriented care. Reliable transportation is required, as this role involves travel across California to support programs and organizational activities. 

1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Training 

• Assess training needs using evaluations, surveys, and collaboration with agency leadership.
• Design, develop, and deliver engaging in-person, virtual, and hybrid trainings across programs. 
• Create training content, materials, and experiential activities that reflect agency values and clinical vision. 
• Update and maintain training materials and intranet pages.
• Assist with training evaluations and update materials to reflect current clinical vision and best practices.
• Support delivery of agency-wide training initiatives, including Calm Every Storm trainings.
• Adapt trainings and delivery to meet diverse learning styles and program needs.
• Coordinate logistics for trainings, including scheduling, technical setup, room reservations, and certificates.
• Ensure trainings align with licensing, accreditation, and funding requirements.   

Collaboration & Clinical Support 

• Serve as a liaison between programs, internal workgroups, and the Training Department.
• Partner with program leadership to assess training requests and manage workflows.
• Communicate with staff and leadership about training initiatives.
• Participate in clinical and training meetings to promote consistency and alignment across programs.
• Participate in the Learning and Development Collaborative and other workgroups. 

Administration & Systems Support 

• Manage Training Help Desk requests and Relias system maintenance.
• Support Continuing Education (CE) program and other Training Team initiatives.
• Complete assigned trainings in a timely manner.
• Support other Training Team and People Team initiatives as assigned. 

1. QUALIFICATIONS 

Credentials 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Addiction Studies Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Certification as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) through a California-accredited organization: CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP.
• Valid California driver’s license and access to registered and insured transportation. 

Experience 

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in healthcare or behavioral health.
• Experience in a training capacity or other transferable experience (e.g., designing and delivering trainings, giving presentations, mentoring staff to build clinical skills and workforce competency, etc.). 
• Experience within large, multi-site community-based or nonprofit organizations (preferred).
• Experience with Medi-Cal documentation and DHCS regulations (preferred).
• Experience with learning management systems, preferably Relias LMS or Articulate 360 (preferred).
• Experience supporting Continuing Education (CE) programs for counselors (preferred).
• Experience facilitating adult learning, experiential activities, and interactive workshops (preferred).
• Experience creating visual or graphic content to support training materials, communications, or job aids using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms (preferred).