Director of Training and Staff Development

West Central Behavioral Health is seeking applicants for a full time Director of Training and Staff Development. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing and coordinating clinical training activities, supervising internships and externships for students seeking to gain work experience in the mental health field, and providing supervision and clinical guidance for staff working towards professional licensure. Proficiency required in supervising all aspects of service delivery from a multidisciplinary team-based approach.

Responsibilities: (partial list):

• Orients all new clinical staff to clinical policies, procedures and practices.

• Coordinates, evaluates, and supervises all workflows and protocols for assigned clinical student interns and new hires utilizing an evidence-based model of supervision.

• Designs and conducts training for licensed clinicians and other professionals.

• Coordinates trainings for staff to include utilizing internal experts and community partners.

• Provides clinical services as appropriate to meet the clinical and operational needs of the agency.

• Facilitates training registrations and all associated travel arrangements related to training for clinical staff

• Develops and delivers training to community organizations related to mental health.

• Participates in college/university career internship fairs.

• Markets Agency internship and fellowship opportunities to appropriate colleges and universities.
• Master’s in Psychology, Social Work (or similar) from an accredited college or university preferred

• Possess a license as LMFT, LICSW, LCMHC (or equivalent) preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience

• One year of training delivery

• Demonstrated skill and experience training providers in clinical skill development

• Knowledge of mental illness, substance use disorders, and evidence-based treatments

• Proficient computer skills, include experience with Word, Excel, and presentation/training software (PowerPoint) and web-based training platforms.

• Skill in use of graphics, merging documents, and table development.

• Outstanding organizational and communications skills (verbal and written)

• Effective listening skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Be a part of our team!

West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!

We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.

Loan Repayment Program: As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Agency Student Loan Assistance Program – eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years
• NH State Loan Repayment Program – NH professional license required

For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!