Mental Health Trainer

Overview

Summary:

Provides mental health, substance abuse prevention and suicide prevention training to the community and clinical service providers in order to enhance the understanding of suicide assessment, risk and protective factors, and follow up. Works closely with the Program Manager and clinical staff to deliver high quality training material and hands on training assistance.

$25.31/hr - $25.31/hr

• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Conducts end-user training and active on-site training for In-Service and Workforce Development applications.
• Develops working knowledge of all Mental Health training within the organization and acts as a main point of contact for end-users.
• Supports annual updates and training for Workforce Development and Staff Development Plans.
• Demonstrates independent judgement in assessing training needs of staff and creates training plans and conduct training to meet those needs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, as well as cross-cultural communication styles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills.
• Excellent time management, problem solving skills, organization skills, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency required in clinical workflows, policies and procedures and adult/ youth learning techniques.
• Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of computer software.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative and respectful working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and consumers.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; a combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in behavioral health.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in suicide prevention.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience delivering training.

• Experience working with youth and young adults.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Education and Training
• Industries
• Individual and Family Services