Department:Behavioral HealthReports To:Senior Director of Behavioral HealthJob Family:Behavioral HealthFLSA Status:ExemptEEO Classification:ProfessionalsSupervisor:YesLeadership Level:Emerging LeaderJob Function:Essential OnsiteProvider Category:LIPOverviewThe Clinical Training Program Manager plays a crucial role in developing, implementing, and delivering training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of staff working within the behavioral health division. This position is designed to ensure that staff are well-equipped to provide high-quality mental health and enabling services, with a specific focus on equitable and inclusive clinical practices. The Clinical Training Program Manager will serve as the conduit for academic programs seeking to place interns with the agency and provide clinical supervision to students. This position will provide direct supervision for early career clinicians and student interns, participating in recruitment, hiring, and evaluation. In addition, this position provides clinical care for up to two sessions per week.Key Role ResponsibilitiesLead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of a behavioral health training program. Deliver trainings to providers within the behavioral health division that are grounded in evidence-based practices and align with divisional priorities and provider learning needs.Stay abreast of the latest research, trends, and best practices in behavioral health to ensure training content is current and relevant.Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments and measurable outcomes.Collaborate with other behavioral health professionals across the agency to create comprehensive and effective training materials. Customize training programs based on the unique requirements and goals of different organizations and funders.Maintain standards for provision of CEU in accordance with social work and professional counselor licensing boards for the state of MD. Track and issue CEU for training participants as appropriate.Provide direct supervision for early career clinicians and student interns and partner with the Senior Director of Behavioral Health in the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of behavioral health staff and interns.Provide clinical services to a small caseload of clients for up to two sessions per week. Provide clinical coverage for staff as indicated.Completes documentation of services in a legible manner in accordance with established formats and required timeframes within the client’s electronic health record. Ensure that documentation accurately reflects billable services provided.Key Agency ResponsibilitiesIn addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Health Care for the Homeless has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:Models and reinforces the Health Care for the Homeless “core values” of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion and balanceActively participates in performance improvement activities and actively participates in advocacy activities that support the mission of Health Care for the HomelessPerforms other duties on an as-needed basisProtects our client’s personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant Health Care related IT security regulationsKnowledge, Experience, and SkillsFormal Education and TrainingMaster’s degree in social workActive license in the state of Maryland (LCSW-C) with supervisory designationExperienceThree years of experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic mental illness and substance abuseFive years of experience supervising staff and/or interns, where there was emphasis on provision of training and ongoing educationExperience working with homeless and/or low-income individuals and familiesFamiliarity with adult learning principles and instructional designSkillsAble to work independently as a social worker on an interdisciplinary teamStrong knowledge of various mental health disorders, treatments, and interventionsWillingness to integrate relevant principles into practice such as Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and Housing FirstExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsAble to cope with interruptions and be a team playerFlexible approach, working with several cross-disciplinary teams in a collaborative styleDemonstrate comfort with change by approaching it optimistically and helps their supervisees to do the same. Proactively seeks to clarify unclear aspects of change in a productive, collaborative manner.Able to work with clients who have significant mental health challenges, manage crisis situations and assess for safety