Forensic Training & Development Director

Hope Program, A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Professional Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hope Program, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Professional Corporation in San Francisco, seeks an Associate Training Director to lead clinical training and development across the forensic mental health division. You will implement and coordinate evidence-based training, develop curricula, monitor completion, and collaborate with executives, HR, and academic partners to uphold professional standards.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Training and Development, this role emphasizes

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology with an active California license as a Psychologist and at least two years of relevant professional experience.
• Master’s degree in a related clinical field with an active California license as an LMFT/LPCC or LCSW and at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in clinical services, professional training, education, curriculum development, supervision, or related program support.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and ability to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement clinical training programs, educational materials, and professional development initiatives.
• Maintain curricula, training resources, presentations, and instructional materials.
• Ensure training content reflects evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, ethical standards, and applicable clinical guidelines.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate training sessions, workshops, and other learning activities as assigned.
• Support onboarding and continuing education of clinical staff, trainees, interns, and other designated personnel.
• Collaborate with universities, academic programs, and other educational partners; coordinate student placements and training schedules.
• Monitor training participation, completion, and documentation requirements.
• Escalate training or compliance concerns to leadership as appropriate.

Skills

Evidence-based forensic treatment

Accreditation standards

LMS CEU tracking

Training data reporting

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology with CA psychologist license

Master’s degree + CA LMFT/LPCC/LCSW license with 5+ years experience

Job description

The Hope Program, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Professional Corporation in San Francisco, seeks an Associate Training Director to lead clinical training and development across the forensic mental health division. You will implement and coordinate evidence-based training, develop curricula, monitor completion, and collaborate with executives, HR, and academic partners to uphold professional standards.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Training and Development, this role emphasizes