Staff Development Educator - Behavioral Health

loganhealth; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits – two options

401(k) with employer match

Fitness Center Membership discount

Tuition reimbursement

Employer paid life insurance

Job summary

Logan Health Behavioral Health in Kalispell, MT, is seeking a Staff Development Educator (RN) to lead education and training for RNs and Mental Health Technicians. You will develop learning programs, promote evidence-based practice, and support compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care.

The role emphasizes developing and evaluating training to strengthen clinical skills, with opportunities to influence patient care and outcomes within a 40-bed inpatient setting in Montana.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing in Montana; required.
• BSN preferred. Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Experience in mental health/psychiatric/behavioral health setting preferred.
• Minimum five years' clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum three years teaching/leadership experience preferred.
• Certification in related specialty or Nursing Professional Development certification preferred.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
• Certification in nationally recognized skills courses (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS) within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities related to assigned clinical programs and assist clinical staff to maintain unit-specific competence.
• Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to identify priority learning needs and outcomes.
• Plan, develop, and implement courses, tools, and resources to support strategic goals.
• Teach and train using evidence-based learning principles and effective methodologies.
• Evaluate outcomes and program effectiveness against desired results.
• Serve as a catalyst for organizational change and provide input feedback solutions to staff.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Montana RN license or multi-state compact license

BSN preferred

Master's degree preferred

Nursing Professional Development certification preferred

Job description

Help Us Shape Mental Health Care In Montana!

Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health Behavioral Health in scenic Kalispell, MT, has an opportunity for a Staff Development Educator (RN) to be part of their team!

In this role, you'll provide education, training, and support to help our RNs and Mental Health Technicians strengthen their clinical skills. You'll develop and evaluate learning programs that promote evidence-based practice and compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care.

About our facility:

Logan Health Behavioral Health (formerly Pathways Treatment Center), a department of Logan Health Medical Center, located in Kalispell, Montana, began its high standard of care when it opened its doors in 1994. We provide acute inpatient services for Montana clients who have mental health or substance abuse issues.

The 40-bed facility offers clinically effective treatment through the collaborative efforts of a team that includes psychiatrists, addictionologists, certified licensed addiction counselors, licensed therapists, psychiatric nurses and mental health specialists. Each staff member is dedicated to delivering results-oriented treatment in a caring and confidential environment.

Where we're located:

Located in the heart of the Flathead Valley, Kalispell is just 30 minutes from Glacier National Park and a short drive from Flathead Lake, two ski resorts, and endless year-round outdoor recreation. It's the perfect place to live, work, and play!

What we offer you!

• Affordable health benefits - two options
• 401(k) with generous immediate employer match
• Logan Health Fitness Center Membership discount -1/2 off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employer paid life insurance
• A chance to make an impact on mental health care in our community!

Qualifications:

• Current Montana RN license or a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
• BSN preferred. Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Experience working within a mental health, psychiatric, or behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years' of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Certification in related specialty and/or related program area, and/or Nursing Professional Development certification preferred.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
• Must achieve and maintain certification in nationally recognized skills courses associated with position responsibilities (e.g. BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS) within six (6) months of hire.
• Demonstrated success in consultation, leadership and the ability to serve as a catalyst for change.
• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Primarily responsible for coordinating all activities related to the assigned clinical programs. Assists clinical staff to acquire, maintain, and/or expand unit-specific competence in clinical procedures, equipment operation, patient education, and/or documentation.
• Exhibits specialized knowledge of the assigned specialty area. Performs formal needs assessments, gap analysis and collects other pertinent information to identify priority needs and outcomes. Plans and develops strategies to foster critical thinking and meets identified needs and desired outcomes.
• Implements courses, tools, and resources to carry out strategic plans. Teaches and trains using principles of learning and effective methodologies.
• Evaluates actual outcomes and program effectiveness in relation to desired outcomes.
• Serves as a catalyst for change within organization by facilitating initiation of, adoption of, and adaptation to change.
• Assumes formal/informal consultant role by assisting individuals and groups with input feedback solutions, and learning integration.
• Exhibits leadership behaviors by supporting and collaborating with organization and administrative structures. Oversees resources to achieve depart