Associate Training Director

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Full Time San Francisco, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $ Annually

Overview / Job Summary

The Associate Director, Training and Development supports the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of clinical and professional development programs across the forensic mental health division. Working under the direction of the Executive Director, Training and Development, this role helps ensure that employees, trainees, and students receive effective training aligned with evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. The Associate Director collaborates with Executives, Clinical Operations, Human Resources, clinical supervisors, and academic partners to coordinate training initiatives, support student and internship programs, monitor training completion, and promote consistent clinical standards across organizational locations.

This position is well suited to a licensed mental health professional with a strong clinical foundation, an interest in education and professional development, and the ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical training and staff development initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Clinical Training and Program Development

• Assist with developing, coordinating, and implementing clinical training programs, educational materials, and professional development initiatives.
• Support the development and maintenance of curricula, training resources, presentations, and instructional materials.
• Help ensure training content reflects evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, ethical standards, and applicable clinical guidelines.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate training sessions, workshops, and other learning activities as assigned.
• Support the onboarding and continuing education of clinical staff, trainees, interns, and other designated personnel.

Student Training and Academic Partnerships

• Support relationships with universities, academic programs, and other educational partners.
• Assist with coordinating student placements, clinical learning opportunities, and training schedules, as applicable.
• Collaborate with clinical supervisors and program leadership to support appropriate learning experiences and professional development.
• Help monitor training participation, completion, and documentation requirements.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Assist with maintaining training records, attendance documentation, competency assessments, and other required records.
• Support compliance with applicable licensing, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational training requirements.
• Help identify gaps in training, recommend improvements, and support implementation of corrective or developmental training initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality and Compliance and clinical leadership to maintain consistent training standards.
• Escalate training or compliance concerns to the Executive Director, Training and Development, as appropriate.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively with clinical leadership, Human Resources, Quality and Compliance, and program teams to identify training needs.
• Assist with evaluating training effectiveness through feedback, participation data, competency assessments, and other relevant measures.
• Maintain organized training materials, schedules, and tracking systems, including learning management system records where applicable.
• Participate in meetings, projects, and organizational initiatives related to clinical education and workforce development.
• Perform other related duties…