Sr. Learning & Development Partner - Student and Trainee Programs

LifeStance Health

1d•$82,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team! LifeStance Health Values Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self. Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment. Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it. One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose. ROLE OVERVIEW The Senior Learning & Development Partner – Student and Trainee Programs is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the organization’s student and trainee experience. This role owns the end-to-end student lifecycle — from academic partnerships and application processes through onboarding, supervision support, and program evaluation. The Senior Learning Partner works cross-functionally with Clinical Leadership, HR, Compliance, and academic institutions to ensure a high-quality, compliant, and scalable training experience that strengthens our clinician pipeline. This role is both strategic and hands-on: developing program plans, building tools and processes, supporting supervisors, and using data to drive measurable improvement. Compensation: $82,000 - $100,000 /annually, plus annual bonus potential Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage & family therapy, nursing, healthcare administration, or related field
5+ years of experience in learning & development, academic program coordination, clinical education, or healthcare program administration
Experience working with academic institutions and clinical training programs
Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills
Demonstrated success designing and implementing enterprise-wide learning programs with measurable business outcomes.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, balance competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen in translating organizational needs into learning solutions.

Nice To Haves

Independently licensed clinician
Experience supporting multiple disciplines and academic programs
Knowledge of accreditation and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Design and manage the full lifecycle of student placements including application intake, site matching, onboarding requirements, supervision coordination, tracking, documentation, and completion
Standardize processes across locations to ensure consistency and quality
Address and resolve student or supervisor concerns, placement changes, and transitions
Ensure compliance with confidentiality, credentialing, documentation, and state requirements
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with universities, colleges, and clinical training programs
Serve as a primary point of contact between academic partners and internal stakeholders
Support affiliation agreements and partnership documentation in collaboration with Legal and Compliance
Design and deliver supervisor upskilling initiatives for clinicians overseeing students
Partner with Clinical Leadership to establish clear supervision expectations, development plans, and feedback processes
Create practical tools, templates, and guidance to support effective supervision
Define and track key performance indicators (in partnership with other teams as needed) such as placement fill rate, student satisfaction, supervisor engagement, and conversion-to-hire outcomes
Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
Support annual planning efforts related to student capacity and workforce alignment
Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Legal, and Clinical Operations to align student processes with organizational policies and workforce needs (pipeline for recruiting)
Contribute to broader Clinical Education initiatives as needed
Support budgeting and resource planning for student programs in partnership with leadership