Training Specialist

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC•Warwick, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive’s unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models. Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community. The Training Specialist is responsible for coordinating, delivering, and supporting employee training and professional development initiatives across the organization. This role ensures staff receive required onboarding, compliance, clinical, and safety training while maintaining adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards. The Training Specialist partners closely with Human Resources, clinical leadership, and program managers to promote a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
Current or ability to obtain instructor certification in CPR/First Aid/AED and Safety-Care by QBS.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other learning and training technologies.
Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Previous or current clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or equivalent) is preferred.
Experience coordinating and delivering adult education or workforce training, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS) preferred.
Knowledge of CCBHC standards, Rhode Island BHDDH regulations, and behavioral health compliance requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate new employee orientation and ongoing staff training programs.
Administer and maintain the organization's Learning Management System (LMS), including course assignments, completion tracking, reporting, and user support.
Serve as a certified instructor for CPR/First Aid/AED, Safety-Care by QBS, and other required organizational trainings.
Identify training needs and coordinate additional educational opportunities as required to support organizational and regulatory requirements.
Assist with the administration, documentation, tracking, and reporting of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for staff and licensed professionals.
Ensure training programs and records remain compliant with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) standards, Rhode Island BHDDH regulations, and other applicable accreditation and licensing requirements.
Monitor employee training compliance and collaborate with supervisors to ensure timely completion of mandatory training requirements.
Develop, update, and maintain training materials, instructional resources, policies, and training documentation.
Support Human Resources operations by coordinating onboarding activities, assisting with employee engagement programs, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures, and contributing to departmental projects and other assigned initiatives.
Collaborate with leadership to evaluate training effectiveness, recommend improvements, and support organizational workforce development initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.