Co-Occurring Disorders Training Specialist

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) Training Specialist. This position, in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), plans and delivers training on co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders for Maryland behavioral health providers working with individuals with these co-occurring disorders.

This position will require some travel within the state.

The COD Training Specialist will work as part of the Department of Psychiatry’s Behavioral Health Systems Improvement Collaborative (BHSIC) – Evidence-Based Practice Center, located in Catonsville, MD.

U.B.M. offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional perks. The position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) effective on the date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package including more than 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited sick time accrual, comprehensive health insurance;

professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable). U.B.M. is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily within the State of Maryland.

• Assesses training needs related to COD assessment and treatment for providers throughout the state; develops evaluation plans, evaluates individual training modules, prepares written reports of findings, and devises quality improvement plans.
• Develops and prepares general training materials such as manuals, online learning modules, self-test instruments, and course materials to meet behavioral health provider needs; revises and modifies training materials as needed.
• Delivers in-person and online training.
• Collaborates with other Evidence-Based Practice Center Training Specialists to develop and provide trainings related to COD throughout the state.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of training through evaluation measures; partners with stakeholders and/or experts to provide and analyze training data.
• Maintains effective mechanisms for ongoing relationships/partnerships with all relevant stakeholders, including those from BHA and MDH, local behavioral health authorities, the behavioral health provider community, and the University of Maryland.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business, communications, or a related degree. A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or public health is preferred.

Two (2) years of providing behavioral health services training experience or other related training experience.

Experience working as a Substance Use Specialist treating people with serious mental illnesses preferred. Training experience within the behavioral health field preferred.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

• Oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, coaching, and team-building skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
• Knowledge of best practices in the behavioral health field.
• Ability to support goals, structures, and processes necessary to a mission and strategic vision.
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