What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Trainer position at Merakey?
Are you looking to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in behavioral health? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a Clinical Trainer to join our team in Broussard, LA (Lafayette Parish).
Earn: $30.03
The Clinical Trainer supports the development, facilitation, and evaluation of training programs for multiple roles within Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, including Substance Abuse Specialists, IPS Specialists, Housing Specialists, Peer Support Specialists, Team Leaders, and Licensed Mental Health Professionals. This role ensures all training aligns with ACT fidelity, evidence-based practices, and organizational goals while promoting recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. Trainers may focus on specific disciplines and collaborate across programs to address evolving training needs.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing training tailored to ACT roles; develop and maintain training manuals, toolkits, protocols, and competency checklists; utilize multiple instructional methods including classroom, virtual, shadowing, and simulation.
- Provide individualized coaching and mentorship to ACT staff; support integration of specialized services into team-based care.
- Monitor ACT fidelity through observation, chart review, and assessment tools; collaborate with QA/QI teams to identify and address training needs.
- Cultivate future leaders by identifying high-potential staff and creating development pathways; facilitate peer learning groups and cross-site knowledge exchange.
- Partner with leadership, supervisors, and HR to align training with strategic goals; serve as a subject matter expert in ACT operations, fidelity, and best practices.
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Services field preferred; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
- Relevant professional licensure or certification preferred (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, CAC, PLPC, LMSW), depending on specialty area.
- Minimum of 3 years in behavioral health or human services, including at least 2 years in a training, supervisory, or coaching role preferred.
- Prior experience training or mentoring professionals in behavioral health settings, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) service delivery, or other evidence-based practices preferred.
Salary : $30