Training Director
About The Position
Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Training Director to lead the strategic development and implementation of agency-wide professional training initiatives. In this role, you will shape the learning culture of KMHS by ensuring high‑quality, trauma‑informed education for clinical and non‑clinical staff. This position plays a key part in strengthening professional growth, maintaining compliance with clinical standards, and supporting evidence-based practice across the organization. If you are passionate about advancing workforce development and promoting excellence in behavioral health services, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
- Five (5) years of experience in training, supervision, or program development in behavioral health settings.
- Experience in evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and adult learning principles.
- Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
Nice To Haves
- Five (5) years related management/leadership experience in healthcare and managing comprehensive projects that affect patient and organizational outcomes.
- Designing supervisory and leadership training curriculum
- Creating employee evaluations via Survey Monkey and other similar web resources
- Health care systems, analysis and evaluation techniques, statistical process control techniques (Patient Experience knowledge preferred)
- Agency Affiliated Counselor License or other professional license (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT).
Responsibilities
- Design, deliver, and evaluate training programs for clinical and non-clinical staff, including onboarding, continuing education, and specialized topics
- Ensure all trainings reflect current evidence-based practices and promote equity, inclusion, and ethical standards.
- Maintain training records and monitor compliance with internal policies and external accreditation requirements.
- Work with the People Experience (PE) department to assure all interns and candidates for licensure have the proper supervision and clinical oversight necessary for their program and/or credential.
- Provide guidance and support to clinical supervisors, including training on supervision models and documentation standards.
- Lead needs assessments to identify training gaps and opportunities across programs.
- Collaborate with program managers, PE, and executive leadership to align training initiatives with organizational priorities.
- Represent the agency in external training partnerships, academic collaborations, and professional networks.
- Monitor training outcomes and staff development metrics to inform continuous improvement.
- Ensure all training and supervision activities meet contractual, regulatory, and ethical standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
- Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
- Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
- Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
- Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
