Description
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a Clinical Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist to support the growth and competency of our clinical staff. As part of the L&D team, the Clinical L&D Specialist plays a key role in enhancing organizational performance by developing and delivering trauma-informed learning pathways and other clinical training initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a licensed mental health professional with expertise in trauma-focused modalities, along with experience in training or teaching behavioral health professionals. Certification in at least one trauma-focused modality is required. This role is essential in equipping our staff with the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality, trauma-informed care to our clients, while contributing to the organization’s continuous quality improvement efforts.
Term-limited. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position that will end on/around 9/30/2026 (longer if the grant extends) in accordance with the CCBHC grant.
Schedule. This position will work Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and is eligible for a hybrid model that allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, with an expectation of being in the office two days per week and working from home three days. This schedule may be adjusted based on training and department needs.
Essential Functions
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the L&D team related to trauma-informed care, evidence-based practice, and trauma-focused modalities of care.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts across the organization to identify clear learning outcomes and design impactful learning content for varied learning styles.
- Effectively utilize various instructional design and delivery technologies to drive engagement in learning. (Articulate 360, Microsoft Office and Teams, Learning Management Systems, etc.)
- Develop and Implement learning materials in support of learning and development initiatives. (Curriculum Design Tools, E-Learning, Job Aids, Instructor-Led Training Content)
- Manage and disseminate critical learning information to staff via emails, L&D newsletter, and via communicating clearly on cross-collaborative learning projects.
- Support New Employee Orientation with coordination, facilitation and design improvements.
- Coordinate network-wide learning events by effectively scheduling, updating centralized calendars, and communicating event details with staff.
- Effectively act as a Learning Management System (LMS) administrator; able to support user management, training plan management, module creation, attendance tracking, evaluation and reporting. Identify opportunities to improve LMS utilization.
- Communicate and coordinate with external vendors to ensure successful execution of live events hosted by the center.
- Implement effective learning evaluation strategies to identify the impact of learning on desired outcomes and measured improvements over time.
- Facilitate learning as required by team and organizational priorities, supporting onboarding programs such as LMS Basics, Employee Health Record (EHR) Basics, and Clinical Documentation Best Practices and Procedures.
- Support in learning program assessment, strategy design and evaluation.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- A graduate degree in a mental health field (e.g. social work, clinical mental health counseling, psychology, etc.) required or doctorate degree in psychology, preferred.
- Professional licensure: Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PSYD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is required.
- Two (2) years of experience utilizing trauma informed clinical modalities of psychotherapy (EMDR, TF-CBT, Cognitive Processing Model, Prolonged Exposure, Brain Spotting, etc.) is required. Five (5) years preferred.
- Familiarity with adult learning modalities, learning management systems, and best practices in adult learning is required.
- Two (2) years of speaking, coordination and training experience is preferred, including experience teaching or training adults in a classroom or in a virtual environment, experience in adult learning design and use of technology to support delivery of all aspects of learning, and experience in curriculum development and facilitation of training of clinical mental health skills and theories.
- Knowledge of best practices in trauma informed care and trauma informed modalities of care.
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
- Preferred: Knowledge of and experience with developing curricula in eLearning authoring software (such as Captivate, Camtasia, Wimba, iSpring, Storyline, LAMS, etc.)
Required Vaccination.
At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot before their first day of work. Proof of the flu shot must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical or religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.
Salary for this role.
Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on licensure and company equity.
- Licensed Therapist: $66,512.16 – $91,016.64 per year.
- Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68 - $118,627.08 per year.
Benefits
- Health insurance: Kaiser
- Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage*
- 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
- Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Short term disability*
- Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Additional Perks.
- Loan Forgiveness
- Continued learning benefit, AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses.
- Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help you meet the continuing education licensure requirements, reimbursement to attend conferences based on your specialty interests, regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics and DEI trainings.
Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.
Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.
Diversity Statement.
We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.
