BASIC-T Curriculum Developer

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a full-time Curriculum Developer for the BASIC-T Program to design engaging, trauma-informed training materials for psychologists and other behavioral health professionals.

You will interview stakeholders, tailor content for diverse audiences, and support evaluation of learning outcomes with a focus on culturally responsive, bilingual resources in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Public Health, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing training curricula, educational materials, and learning resources for behavioral health professionals, educators, or community-based providers.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies, including online learning, distance education, instructor-led training, self-paced instruction, and evaluation strategies.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences with varying educational backgrounds, professional experiences, and learning styles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience providing training and technical assistance through virtual platforms and telephone consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, psychoeducational interventions, and manualized training programs.
• Knowledge of Los Angeles County behavioral health systems, including the Department of Mental Health and related community service providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high-quality training materials, including presentations, videos, manuals, protocols, and job aids.
• Conduct interviews, focus groups, listening sessions, and field observations to inform curriculum design and training needs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, contractors, and stakeholders to create and refine training content.
• Adapt and customize training materials for diverse audiences and learning environments.
• Curate and organize existing educational resources to support program goals.
• Assist with the development and implementation of special projects.
• Contribute to evaluation efforts by analyzing participant feedback and training data to improve learning outcomes and identify future training needs.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Description

The Bilingual and Spanish Interdisciplinary Clinical Training (BASIC-T) Program, part of the UCLA and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Public Partnership for Wellbeing, is seeking a full-time Curriculum Developer. BASIC-T is dedicated to expanding the pipeline of culturally and linguistically responsive providers and enhancing training opportunities for behavioral health professionals serving diverse communities. This position will play a key role in developing engaging, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive training materials for psychologists, behavioral health providers, paraprofessionals, and school-based professionals.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and produce high-quality training materials, including presentations, videos, manuals, protocols, and job aids.
• Conduct interviews, focus groups, listening sessions, and field observations to inform curriculum design and training needs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, contractors, and stakeholders to create and refine training content.
• Adapt and customize training materials for diverse audiences and learning environments.
• Curate and organize existing educational resources to support program goals.
• Assist with the development and implementation of special projects.
• Contribute to evaluation efforts by analyzing participant feedback and training data to improve learning outcomes and identify future training needs.

Salary range: $34.60/hr - $70.91/hr

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Public Health, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing training curricula, educational materials, and learning resources for behavioral health professionals, educators, or community-based providers.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies, including online learning, distance education, instructor-led training, self-paced instruction, and evaluation strategies.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences with varying educational backgrounds, professional experiences, and learning styles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience providing training and technical assistance through virtual platforms and telephone consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, psychoeducational interventions, and manualized training programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and the ability to learn new software and learning management systems.
• Knowledge of Los Angeles County behavioral health systems, including the Department of Mental Health and related community service providers.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Public Health, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience developing curriculum, training programs, or educational materials.
• Experience creating culturally responsive and trauma-informed training content.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.