Clinical Training Specialist

Clinical Training Specialist

Washington County Mental Health Services seeks a Clinical Training Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs that support clinical excellence and staff development across a community mental health agency. As part of the People and Culture team, this position develops and facilitates engaging onboarding, annual, and ad hoc trainings while ensuring content aligns with regulatory and accreditation standards, evidence-based practices, and the diverse learning needs of staff.

This position plays an important role in the agency's ability to maintain a well-prepared, competent workforce capable of delivering high-quality mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services across the service area.

Key Duties:

• Design, develop, and update clinical training curricula, materials, and resources for diverse learning needs
• Facilitate training sessions for small and large groups using varied instructional methods
• Monitor training completion rates, generate compliance reports, and send deadline reminders to staff and supervisors
• Administer the agency's learning management system, including course assignments, content uploads, and technical troubleshooting
• Evaluate training effectiveness using participant feedback, assessments, and outcome measures to drive program improvement
• Coordinate training logistics including scheduling, venue securing, registration, and coordination with external trainers
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership and subject matter experts to assess training needs and support agency-wide initiatives

WCMHS provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a generous retirement contribution match. Our industry-leading paid time off package includes 12.5 flexible paid holidays and 12 days each of vacation and paid sick days in your first year of employment.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Competencies

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience in mental health, behavioral health, or substance use treatment
• Demonstrated experience in training development, instructional design, or adult education, with the ability to translate complex clinical concepts into accessible training content
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices in behavioral health and disability services, including Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services standards
• Proficiency in learning management systems and the ability to generate and analyze training data for reporting and program improvement
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects autonomously, meet short turnaround times, and collaborate effectively across diverse professional roles

Workplace Conditions

Frequent extended use of a computer. Frequent travel to agency-owned sites for in-person meetings and trainings. Regular use of remote meeting software for individual support and online-based trainings. 

About the Agency

For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment to individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”

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