Clinical Training Specialist

Access Supports•Middletown, NY

2d•$75,000

About The Position

The CCBHC Clinical Training Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing clinical training and professional development initiatives across all CCBHC programs. This role ensures staff are trained in evidence-based practices, integrated mental health and substance use treatment, trauma-informed care, and documentation standards, while supporting compliance with CCBHC requirements and CARF standards. The CCBHC Clinical Training Specialist promotes a recovery-oriented culture by ensuring staff training reflects person-centered care, strengths-based engagement, cultural humility, and best practices in integrated substance use and mental health treatment. This role also supports workforce development through onboarding, continuing education, and community-facing education initiatives.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Staff: LMSW, LCSW, LMHP, LMFT, LAC
Clinically Licensed (LMSW, LCSW or PsyD, or PhD required) with five years of experience in Behavioral Health.
Experience in writing and creating training curriculum
Strong understanding of CCBHC model requirements and integrated service delivery
Ability to train, coach, and support adult learners in a clinical setting
Strong knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care and integrated mental health/substance use treatment
Demonstrated ability to implement trauma-informed programming and organizational culture change
Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively across departments while also functioning independently
Strong computer literacy and ability to learn and train within electronic health record systems

Responsibilities

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all CCBHC integrated services, including the nine required CCBHC core services.
Develop, implement, and facilitate a CCBHC wide training plan that supports clinical excellence, workforce competency, and program fidelity.
Develop and lead a standardized onboarding training program for all CCBHC staff, including training in clinical interventions, MyEvolv documentation, trauma-informed care, integrated mental health and substance use treatment, and coordination of physical health care services.
Create and expand a Professional Development Program that includes onboarding, ongoing skill-based workshops, Lunch-and-Learn opportunities, and annual required trainings.
Provide training and consultation to ensure staff maintain competence in clinical best practices, engagement strategies, and ethical decision-making.
Promote recovery-oriented, person-centered care across all CCBHC training initiatives, including an emphasis on hope, autonomy, client voice, and strengths-based treatment planning.
Support staff competency in integrated mental health and substance use treatment, including recovery support services, relapse/return-to-use responsive care, and stigma-reducing engagement approaches.
Implement and support a trauma-informed care framework across all CCBHC clinics, ensuring consistent application in clinical practice and organizational culture.
Promote culturally responsive care that addresses the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), social determinants of health, and health disparities.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical interventions and provide staff training in relevant models and tools, which may include: Trauma-Informed Care AMSR Motivational Interviewing DBT, CBT, and CPT Screening and assessment tools Medication management coordination workflows Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices
Collaborate with leadership to identify clinical training gaps and develop targeted training strategies to address areas of need.
Ensure training programs align with regulatory and accreditation standards, including CARF requirements and CCBHC documentation expectations.
Support agency compliance related to continuing education requirements, CE’s documentation, and training certification standards.
Maintain training records and ensure staff completion of required trainings in accordance with agency policy and regulatory expectations.
Provide support and consultation related to EHR documentation standards and workflow compliance within MyEvolv.
Support the agency A:CE initiatives, providing workshops and trainings to community partners, including school systems and other organizations, to enhance awareness and improve access to behavioral health education.
Expand agency training offerings to include CE’s-granting trainings for external behavioral health providers, supporting professional collaboration and community impact.