Clinical Trainer, Acute Services (58976)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 66,512 - 118,627; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Accrued vacation and sick pay

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is seeking a Clinical Trainer to enhance trauma-informed care within its Acute Services division. This role requires a Master’s degree or Doctorate in psychology and strong clinical experience.

As a Clinical Trainer, you will design and deliver training programs, collaborate with critical teams, and support staff to provide exceptional care in a crisis. The position is fully onsite with flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• At least two years of clinical experience providing care.
• Professional licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist).
• Knowledge of DSM-V and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt Acute-Care specific learning materials.
• Facilitate onboarding and ongoing training.
• Coordinate and manage learning communications.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and inform improvements.

Skills

Clinical experience

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Knowledge of mental illness

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree in the human services field or Doctorate in psychology

Tools

Electronic Health Record systems

Microsoft Teams

Articulate360

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Potomac Pavilion: 1290 S. Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012

Education Level: Master’s Degree

Salary Range: $66,512.16 - $118,627.08 per year

Job Category: Clinical

Overview

Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) as a Clinical Trainer and make a meaningful impact on trauma‑informed care within our Acute Services division. In this critical role, you’ll leverage your clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist) to design and deliver engaging, evidence‑based training that empowers staff to provide exceptional care to clients in immediate crisis. You’ll collaborate with Learning & Development, Quality Improvement, and Compliance teams to ensure all programs align with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Partnering closely with three essential teams—the Crisis Walk‑In Clinic, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Withdrawal Management—you’ll support professionals who stabilize clients during their most vulnerable moments. If you have strong clinical experience in acute services, a passion for education, and outstanding communication and collaboration skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule

This position is fully onsite/in‑person. We offer flexibility in scheduling, which can include:

• Five8‑hour shifts
• Four10‑hour shifts
• Four9‑hour shifts and one4‑hour shift

The role will primarily follow regular business hours. However, occasional adjustments may be needed, such as arriving early or staying late to support training for overnight staff.

Salary

Salary is based on 1.0FTE (full‑time equivalent) or 40hours per week. Fewer than 40hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on experience, licensure, and company equity. Paid bi‑weekly.

• Licensed Therapist: $66,512.16 - $91,016.64 per year.
• Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68 - $118,627.08 per year.

Essential Functions

• Develop Acute‑Care Specific Learning Materials: Create and adapt training content tailored to Acute Services workflows and culture, in coordination with L&D to ensure consistency and avoid redundancy.
• Collaborate on Curriculum Design: Partner with organizational SMEs and L&D to identify learning outcomes and co‑develop content that supports varied learning styles and aligns with broader training strategies.
• Facilitate Clinical Training: Support onboarding and ongoing training for EHR, documentation, and other clinical systems in coordination with existing trainers and L&D programs.
• Support Onboarding: Facilitate Acute Services onboarding in coordination with L&D’s existing curriculum and onboarding framework.
• Leverage Instructional Technology: Utilize tools such as Articulate360, MicrosoftTeams, and the LMS in partnership with L&D specialists who provide technical and design expertise.
• Schedule and Promote Learning Events: Manage Acute Services training logistics, ensuring updates are reflected in centralized calendars and communicated effectively.
• Coordinate Learning Communications: Manage and disseminate critical learning information to Acute Services staff via emails, newsletters, and clear communication on cross‑collaborative learning projects.
• Act as a Clinical L&D Liaison: Serve as a subject matter expert in adult learning within Acute Services, while maintaining strong collaboration with the L&D team to ensure consistency and avoid duplication of training efforts.
• LMS Collaboration: Work with L&D to support LMS tasks specific to Acute Services, including user support and training plan management, while avoiding overlap in system administration.
• Evaluate Learning Impact: Implement evaluation strategies in partnership with L&D to measure training effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
• Contribute to Learning Strategy: Participate in assessment and strategy discussions with L&D to ensure Acute Services training aligns with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the human services field for a Licensed Therapist or a Doctorate in psychology for a Licensed Psychologist.
• At least two years of clinical experience providing care, including conducting individual, family, and/or group therapy.
• Professional licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PSYD) – or equivalent licensure in another state with the intent to transfer.
• Colorado Licensure Requirement: If you currently hold an out‑of‑state license, you must obtain the appropriate Colorado licensure through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) within 30 days of your hire date.
• Knowledge of theories and evidence‑based practices related to clinical treatment.
• Ability to learn and utilize an electronic health record with proficiency.
• Solid comprehension of mental illness and treatment modalities within a multidisciplinary approach.
• Knowledge of DSM‑V.
• Ability to comprehend and effectively respond to all client presentations and crisis situations.
• Ability to document interactions with clients, other agencies, and mental health professionals.

Required Vaccination and TB Test

All employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and a negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long‑term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with 100% vesting immediately and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued sick pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro‑rata basis based on full‑time equivalency)
• The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Employees working 24/7 programs or facilities will receive regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short‑term disability

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Additional Perks

• Continued learning benefit; AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses.
• Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help you meet the continuing education licensure requirements.
• Reimbursement to attend conferences based on your specialty interests.
• Regular in‑person trainings on a variety of clinical topics.

Mission, Vision and Core Values

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state‑of‑the‑art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well‑being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.