Senior Staff Development & Training Leader

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Staff Development Training Specialist to develop and deliver training programs, assess certifications, and coach staff to optimize performance in a healthcare setting.

The role requires organizational excellence, collaboration with Nursing, Human Resources, and leadership, and adherence to Sanctuary Model principles and CMS standards. CPR and Pro-Act certifications are mandated for compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Ability to develop, deliver, and assess training programs.
• Maintain accurate training documentation and certification tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for staff onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• Coaching and supporting staff across departments.
• Maintain compliance with CPR and Pro-Act certifications and CMS standards.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Training delivery

Coaching

Documentation & tracking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

4-6 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Learning management systems

Job description

Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Staff Development Training Specialist to develop and deliver training programs, assess certifications, and coach staff to optimize performance in a healthcare setting.

The role requires organizational excellence, collaboration with Nursing, Human Resources, and leadership, and adherence to Sanctuary Model principles and CMS standards. CPR and Pro-Act certifications are mandated for compliance and safety.