Coordinator, Clinical Education & Training

Odyssey House Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance (Two Plans)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account/Health Reim.

Job summary

Odyssey House Inc. in New York, NY seeks a licensed behavioral health clinician to lead clinical education and training across the organization.

You will combine clinical expertise, workforce development, and program leadership to ensure staff use evidence-based practices and meet regulatory standards. The Coordinator designs, delivers, and oversees impactful training programs, while managing learning systems and leading opioid overdose prevention initiatives to strengthen clinical quality

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health discipline required.
• Active NYS licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or equivalent) required.
• Experience in clinical training, staff development, or supervision preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and regulatory training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver evidence-based clinical training programs that enhance staff competency.
• Assess organizational training needs and develop a comprehensive training strategy and calendar.
• Facilitate in-person, virtual, and self-paced training sessions for clinical staff.
• Lead and manage the organization's learning management system (LMS) and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Active NYS licensure (LCSW/LMSW/LMHC)

Tools

LMS

Job description

Coordinator, Clinical Education & Training

Professional New York, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2053

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

TITLE: Coordinator, Clinical Education & Training (LCSW/LMSW/LMHC Required)
REPORTS: Vice President, Director of Clinical Support Services
FLSA CODE: Exempt
ROLE: Non-Direct Care
FACILITY: Responsibilities across multiple facilities (Bronx and Manhattan, NY)

OUR MISSION:

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a licensed behavioral health clinician to lead and advance clinical training and professional development across our organization. This role combines clinical expertise, workforce development, and program leadership to ensure staff are equipped with evidence-based practices and meet all regulatory and compliance standards.

The Coordinator, Clinical Education & Training plays a key role in strengthening clinical quality by designing, delivering, and overseeing impactful training programs, while also managing our learning systems and leading critical initiatives such as opioid overdose prevention programming.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The Coordinator, Clinical Education & Training is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical training programs across all clinical services. This role partners closely with leadership to ensure training aligns with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices in behavioral health care.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and deliver evidence-based clinical training programs that enhance staff competency in clinical and administrative practices
• Assess organizational training needs and develop a comprehensive, ongoing training strategy and calendar
• Facilitate engaging in-person, virtual, and self-paced training sessions for clinical staff
• Partner with internal leaders and external subject-matter experts to expand training offerings and ensure clinical relevance
• Lead and manage the organization’s learning management system (LMS), ensuring compliance with all regulatory, funding, and organizational training requirements
• Monitor and report on training completion, compliance metrics, and staff development outcomes
• Maintain and update role‑specific training plans aligned with regulatory standards and best practices
• Oversee training documentation and ensure readiness for audits and regulatory reviews
• Serve as a liaison for external training vendors and consultants; support contract development and integration of training into clinical practice
• Lead and coordinate opioid overdose prevention initiatives, including serving as Program Director for grant‑funded programs
• Ensure training reflects the requirements of oversight bodies including OASAS and NYSED
• Support continuous improvement of training content, policies, and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health discipline required
• Active NYS licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or equivalent) required
• Experience in clinical training, staff development, or supervision in a behavioral health or healthcare setting strongly preferred
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, workforce development, and regulatory training requirements
• Experience with or ability to manage learning management systems (LMS)
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel locally between program sites
• Flexible schedule as needed
• Serves as the primary liaison with academic institutions to coordinate and facilitate student intern placements.
• Opportunity to transition from direct care into organizational leadership and training
• Make a broad impact on clinical quality and staff development across programs
• Lead meaningful initiatives in behavioral health and substance use treatment
• Collaborate with senior leadership and shape the future of clinical practice
• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Legal Assistance through ARAG
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.