Wellness & Resiliency Educator

Overview

Catholic Health is one of Long Island's finest health and human services agencies. Our health system has over 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices across the island.

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace!

Job Details

The Workforce Resilience and Prevention Institute (WRPI) is a new, grant-funded initiative led by Catholic Health in partnership with Nassau County. Our mission is to improve the mental health, well-being, and resilience of healthcare professionals across Nassau County, including those within Catholic Health and external organizations.

The Institute provides innovative education and support to combat burnout, stress, trauma, and the rising impact of the opioid epidemic on both caregivers and patients. WRPI is a Center of Excellence for wellness programming, trauma-informed leadership, and post-traumatic growth-serving as a regional hub for healing, learning, and collaboration.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Wellness & Resiliency Educator to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, deliver, and evaluate engaging educational programs focused on mental health, self-care, resilience, and trauma-informed care. You'll work directly with Catholic Health employees as well as healthcare partners throughout Nassau County.

If you're a dynamic educator or clinician who cares deeply about staff well-being and building healthier systems of care, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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Key Responsibilities

Education & Training

* Develop and facilitate workshops, seminars, and learning modules focused on:

* Stress reduction & burnout prevention

* Trauma-informed care & post-traumatic growth

* Mindfulness, coping skills, and peer support

* Substance use awareness & stigma reduction

* Deliver both in-person and virtual trainings to staff, leaders, and external partners

* Create toolkits, job aids, and educational materials to support engagement and implementation

Wellness Program Development

* Collaborate with Catholic Health departments (HR, Mission, Behavioral Health, Nursing) to support ongoing wellness and staff engagement efforts

* Contribute to debriefings, wellness rounds, or coaching groups as needed

* Assist in coordinating wellness events, retreats, and campaigns

Behavioral Health & Opioid Education

* Provide training and education related to substance use disorder prevention, early identification, and trauma-informed approaches in clinical settings

* Support social work teams embedded in emergency and primary care environments

* Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

* Track participant feedback, program outcomes, and participation metrics

* Assist in grant reporting and quality improvement activities

* Contribute to strategic planning and future curriculum development

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Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required;
Master's degree in public health, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Psychology, or a related field strongly preferred

* 3+ years of experience in wellness education, mental health training, clinical education, or workforce development

* Strong group facilitation and public speaking skills

* Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care, resilience science, or substance use prevention

* Experience in healthcare or hospital systems is highly desirable

* Ability to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments

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Preferred Attributes

* Bilingual or multilingual candidates encouraged to apply

* Experience working with high-stress populations

* Background in informed health education is a plus

* Passion for building a culture of healing and sustainability in healthcare

Salary Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.