Learning & Development Lead, Nursing

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

The Learning and Development Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs to enhance nursing competencies and support professional growth at Mental Health Cooperative (MHC). This role collaborates with nursing leadership to assess learning needs, develop educational initiatives, and ensure training aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements. The Learning and Development Lead will oversee training operations, lead cross‑functional teams, and drive continuous learning strategies that enhance patient care outcomes.

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to support nursing staff competency and professional development.
• Ensure all training programs align with evidence‑based nursing practices and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with nursing leadership to assess staff learning needs and develop targeted training strategies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.

• Oversee the administration and delivery of training programs, including orientation, continuing education, and skills development.
• Ensure training content meets accreditation standards, regulatory compliance, and organizational policies.

• Work closely with nursing leaders, clinical educators, and other departments to align training efforts with organizational goals.
• Lead training sessions, workshops, and competency evaluations to enhance staff knowledge and skills.

• Monitor and analyze training outcomes to identify opportunities for process improvement and curriculum enhancement.
• Implement innovative learning methodologies, including digital learning platforms and simulation‑based training.

• Ensure compliance with corporate training policies, safety regulations, and nursing practice standards.
• Stay informed of industry trends, best practices, and advancements in nursing education.
• Comply with all Corporate Compliance policies, practices and procedures.
• Responsible for attending all mandatory in‑services, continuing education and annual health requirements.
• Report all unethical activities to supervisor, Corporate Compliance Office, Values Hotline number or Human Resource Director.
• Comply with all OSHA and safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe practices or accidents to supervisor, Safety Supervisor and/or OSHA Coordinator.
• Will be compliant with the relevant regulations concerning the privacy and security of consumer’s protected health information (PHI) as established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Follow all policies and procedures set by the Agency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Education, or a related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Active RN licensure required.
• Minimum of…