Training and Development Manager 2 (SR33) Oregon State Hospital

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Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! –Training & Development Manager 2 SR33 Oregon State Hospital

Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital, provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for mentally and emotionally ill adult and geriatric populations committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. The Oregon State Hospital is the largest division of Oregon Health Authority with approximately 3,000 positions across the hospital, approximately 700 patients across two campuses, one in Salem and the other in Junction City. 

Oregon State Hospital-Who We Are

Training and workforce development are essential to meeting the demands of a high-risk, highly regulated behavioral healthcare environment where patient safety, clinical quality, and staff competency are critical to successful outcomes. Effective oversight of clinical education, governance training, competency management, regulatory compliance, and accreditation requirements ensures that staff are prepared to provide safe, evidence-based, recovery-oriented care.

The planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluation of these educational systems directly support the mission of the Oregon State Hospital by strengthening workforce capability, improving patient outcomes, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards, and fostering a culture of hope, safety, recovery, and accountability.

The Learning and Development Manager provides leadership for the planning, direction, coordination, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the Oregon State Hospital's clinical education and workforce development programs. Reporting to the Director of Training and Education, this position translates the department's strategic vision into operational practice by overseeing curriculum design and development, daily education operations, New Employee Orientation (NEO), onboarding, competency management, refresher education, learning management systems, learning technologies, and training governance.

Working collaboratively with the Director and peer managers responsible for Safety Training and Crisis Prevention and Intervention, the Training and Development Manager ensures education systems are integrated, evidence-based, and responsive to organizational priorities, workforce needs, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and emerging best practices. Through continuous evaluation and quality improvement, this position ensures educational programs strengthen employee competency, promote patient safety, support workforce readiness, and advance the Oregon State Hospital's mission of providing safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented behavioral healthcare. 

Key Duties the Training and Development Manager performs:

• Provides leadership for the planning, direction, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's learning, education, and workforce development systems.
• Leads the operational planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical education and workforce development programs in support of department-wide strategic initiatives.
• Develops long-range education strategies that align with the Director's vision, organizational priorities, workforce capability needs, and future service demands.
• Establishes and oversees training governance processes to ensure educational programs are systematically reviewed, evaluated, and updated in response to regulatory changes, accreditation standards, evidence-based practice, quality improvement findings, patient safety events, and organizational priorities.
• Oversees curriculum design, instructional standards, competency frameworks, education delivery methods, learning technologies, and competency management systems to support a comprehensive learning environment.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration related to curriculum development, competency management, patient safety initiatives, regulatory requirements, and organizational change efforts.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and operational resource for training governance, clinical education systems, competency management, learning processes, and workforce development initiatives.
• Communicates education priorities, implementation plans, performance outcomes, compliance metrics, and improvement opportunities to leadership teams, committees, and partners.
• Partners with Safety Training and Crisis Prevention and Intervention and Nursing Education leadership to ensure education programs are coordinated, aligned, and integrated within the broader Training and Education Department.

*For a full review of the position description, please  Click here.

**Cover letter required for consideration

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience with enterprise-wide training and development planning in a healthcare environment, with a focus on program design and compliance.
• Proven ability to collaborate with department heads on both clinical and non-clinical training goals that align with the employment life cycle.
• Prior experience with the development of a compliance tracking system.
• Ability to design and deliver training in all modalities; Instructor Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT), e-Learning, and others.
• Experience with TNA (Training Needs Assessment) to align training with business goals across the enterprise and identify skills gaps.
• Strong project management skills.

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

Submission Requirements:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
• Cover Letter (Required) – A cover letter is required and will be reviewed and considered during the review and selection process.  Please ensure that you list any education, licensing, and/or certification related to the minimum qualifications listed above.
• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates:  Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.
• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Reminders:

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 10 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for 1, full-time, permanent, management service Training & Development Manager 2  SR33, based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is an on-site position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information
Recruiter: Melissa Perez, SPHR
Email: [email protected]
Phone (text friendly): (503) 949-3078

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodation under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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