Training Specialist

Unison Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off starting at 16 Days/Year

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement planning with employer's 2%

Job summary

Unison Health is seeking a Training Specialist to enhance clinical training and professional development within behavioral health settings. This role will collaborate with clinical leaders to support training initiatives aimed at improving care quality.

The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree and clinical license, with a strong background in developing evidence-informed training programs. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of children and families across Ohio.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field preferred.
• Active clinical license in good standing preferred.
• Experience in developing and delivering clinical training.
• Strong knowledge of ethical standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training programs for residential facilities.
• Deliver evidence-based training on therapeutic interventions.
• Train staff on clinical documentation and EHR systems.
• Maintain Crisis Prevention Institute certification.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding and training schedules.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Skills

Clinical training development

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Evidence-based practices

Regulatory requirements

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Active clinical license (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Description

Why Join Unison Health?

Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
• Medical with federal minimum deductibles
• Dental and vision coverage
• Retirement planning and employer contribution

Position Summary:

A Training Specialist who will help support the implementation, delivery, and coordination of agency-wide clinical training and professional development initiatives within a behavioral health organization, working under the direction of the Clinical Training Director to assist with onboarding, training delivery, and workforce development of residential facilities at Unison. This role collaborates with Clinical Leadership, Human Resources, and Compliance to support orientation, required trainings, and ongoing professional development while ensuring training standards are evidence-informed, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights:

• Develop and maintain standardized training programs for residential programs, including CSU, QRTP, CWC, Dani’s Place, and future PRTF services.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based training on behavior management, de-escalation, therapeutic interventions, and trauma-informed care.
• Train and coach staff on clinical documentation standards, EHR systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification and facilitate crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation training.
• Lead monthly booster trainings focused on clinical skills, crisis response, medical and behavioral health emergencies, and identified training needs.
• Conduct staff observations, competency assessments, code debriefings, and individualized coaching to identify and address training needs.
• Support the Clinical Training Director with agency-wide training initiatives and the annual clinical training plan.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, training schedules, competency tracking, and completion of required trainings.
• Maintain training materials and ensure content reflects evidence-based practices, ethical standards, cultural responsiveness, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS), including training records, completion tracking, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on staff needs, program priorities, and best practices.
• Provide clinical training support across residential and community-based programs and remain current on behavioral health practices and technology.
• Accommodate flexible scheduling, including occasional early morning, evening, and weekend training.
• Collaborate effectively with clinical leadership, program teams, and staff across the organization.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Registered Nurse, Chemical dependency Counselor or related behavioral health field preferred.
• Active clinical license in good standing (LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) preferred.
• CPI Required within first 90 days of hire.
• CPR Required within first 90 days of Hire.
• Must be become certified to teach Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills
• Demonstrated experience developing, delivering, and evaluating clinical training or professional development initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health services, evidence-based practices, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience collaborating with HR and Compliance teams preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel between sites as necessary.

Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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