Suncoast Center, a leader in quality behavioral health services, is seeking compassionate, dedicated individual to join our team of caring professionals as our Clinical Training Specialist. Since 1944 Suncoast Center has provided emotional wellness, trauma services, and child advocacy to individuals and families.

Our employees thrive in a supportive, family team-based environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority. Employees have access to cutting edge resources and training materials. We offer a competitive salary and health & welfare benefit package along with the opportunity for remote work with some positions. We offer a generous PTO policy with to 20 days off within your initial first year and employer match on a 403(b) Plan.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Staff Development Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering training programs for all employees, ensuring that our staff are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to provide exceptional care. This role requires a deep understanding of therapeutic practices, excellent communication skills, and a passion for professional development. Unlock the Potential: join us as a Training Specialist and Shape the Future of Staff Excellence at Suncoast Center!

The position is onsite Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm with a 30 minute lunch/break period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides Professional Development and employee engagement through collaborative support and learning opportunities.
• Develops written, video, digital supportive materials for staff learning, promotion of clinical guidelines, and job aids. Materials are to be developed in a manner that promotes the expertise and development of our clinical staff .Provides live 1:1 training experiences, live group training experiences, video-conferencing training experiences, and develops training experiences for our Learning Management System.
• Coordinates and Develops a training schedule for providers in areas that include but are not limited to:
  • Suicide prevention treatment methodologies
  • Early Childhood development and development appropriate interventions and treatment
  • Family therapy protocols and therapeutic approaches
  • Substance abuse treatment and effective interventions with youth and families
  • Complex trauma assessment and effective treatment
  • Complex grief assessment and effective treatment
• Publishes trainings to our Learning Management System, including trainings to become eligible for Continuing Education Credit.
• Manages Learning Management System training plans, user profiles, skills checklists, and other functions of the system and support for staff.
• Coordinates the organizational training plans.
• Maintains and communications up to date knowledge on any changes to the Licensure and Certification requirements.
• Supports all medical providers with trainings requirements
• Creates and Maintains ongoing tips documents for providers.
• Trains providers in the effective use of tele-health technology for the use with individuals, children, and families; and maintains an ongoing tips document for providers.
• Trains providers in the effective use of our Electronic Medical Record to ensure clean and accurate workflows that support the therapeutic relationship..
• Co-chair of the Training Committee & provides training compliance and other reports to Quality Improvement Committee on a monthly basis
• Tracks all training compliance and provides reports to Supervisors on a monthly basis
• Coordinates, oversees, and provides training for all new hire at the company-wide orientation.

• Accomplishes individual goals

• Other duties as assigned/delegated

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required in organizational development, human resources, education, social science, psychology, and communication.

Experience: 5 years of experience overseeing a Learning Management System, conducting trainings, and facilitating Agency-wide development including new employee orientation/onboarding, annual requirements, and ongoing development is required

- Proven experience in developing and delivering training programs for mental health professionals.

- Strong knowledge of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and others.

- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and individuals.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Other Qualifications:

- Experienced leadership role.

- Advanced certifications as a specialized trainer

- Familiarity with online training platforms and e-learning tools.

Must be 21 years of age.

Negative Drug Screening prior to hire and throughout employment.

Clear Criminal Background Check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF, and Must have valid Florida Driver’s License Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance. (must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character).

Working Conditions: Work is in office