Training Director

Training Director

Full-Time, On-Site

Hiring Range: $97,136.00 - $123,843.20 Per Year
 

Benefits at a Glance 

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision 
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days 2 mental health days 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance 
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Pet Insurance 
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth) 
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment 

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Training Director to lead the strategic development and implementation of agency-wide professional training initiatives. In this role, you will shape the learning culture of KMHS by ensuring high‑quality, trauma‑informed education for clinical and non‑clinical staff. This position plays a key part in strengthening professional growth, maintaining compliance with clinical standards, and supporting evidence-based practice across the organization. If you are passionate about advancing workforce development and promoting excellence in behavioral health services, we encourage you to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, deliver, and evaluate training programs for clinical and non-clinical staff, including onboarding, continuing education, and specialized topics  

• Ensure all trainings reflect current evidence-based practices and promote equity, inclusion, and ethical standards. 

• Maintain training records and monitor compliance with internal policies and external accreditation requirements. 

• Work with the People Experience (PE) department to assure all interns and candidates for licensure have the proper supervision and clinical oversight necessary for their program and/or credential. 

• Provide guidance and support to clinical supervisors, including training on supervision models and documentation standards. 

• Lead needs assessments to identify training gaps and opportunities across programs. 

• Collaborate with program managers, PE, and executive leadership to align training initiatives with organizational priorities. 

• Represent the agency in external training partnerships, academic collaborations, and professional networks. 

• Monitor training outcomes and staff development metrics to inform continuous improvement. 

• Ensure all training and supervision activities meet contractual, regulatory, and ethical standards. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field 

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Five (5) years of experience in training, supervision, or program development in behavioral health settings. Experience in evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and adult learning principles. 

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Five (5) years related management/leadership experience in healthcare and managing comprehensive projects that affect patient and organizational outcomes. 

Prior experience in: 

• Designing supervisory and leadership training curriculum 

• Creating employee evaluations via Survey Monkey and other similar web resources 

• Health care systems, analysis and evaluation techniques, statistical process control techniques (Patient Experience knowledge preferred) 

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS: Agency Affiliated Counselor License or other professional license (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT). 

Performance Requirements: 

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of: 

• Analyzing data trends and recommending plans of action 

• Developing and implementing training programs for staff 

• Facilitating training 

• Business Intelligence and Dashboard Development. 

SKILLS 

• Outstanding verbal, written, and public presentation skills.  

• Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills. 

• Excellent leadership shown through planning, communication, motivation, mentoring, and interpersonal skills. 

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse population, including employees at all organizational levels. 

• Demonstrated skill in human relations, communication, and change theory applications. 

ABILITIES: 

• Demonstrated ability in: 

• Creating momentum and fostering organizational change.  

• Taking initiative and working independently to determine strategies for accomplishing work objectives 

• Leading by example and fostering mentor relationships  

• Leading projects from start to finish. 

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. 

Work Environment: Office.

Mental/Physical Requirements:  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, ascend and descend stairs, talk, and listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position. Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.  

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.