Wellness & Resiliency Educator

Catholic Health•Melville, NY

2d•$80,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Workforce Resilience and Prevention Institute (WRPI) is a new, grant-funded initiative led by Catholic Health in partnership with Nassau County. Our mission is to improve the mental health, well-being, and resilience of healthcare professionals across Nassau County, including those within Catholic Health and external organizations. The Institute provides innovative education and support to combat burnout, stress, trauma, and the rising impact of the opioid epidemic on both caregivers and patients. WRPI is a Center of Excellence for wellness programming, trauma-informed leadership, and post-traumatic growth—serving as a regional hub for healing, learning, and collaboration. ________________________________________ Position Overview We are seeking a passionate and experienced Wellness & Resiliency Educator to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, deliver, and evaluate engaging educational programs focused on mental health, self-care, resilience, and trauma-informed care. You’ll work directly with Catholic Health employees as well as healthcare partners throughout Nassau County. If you’re a dynamic educator or clinician who cares deeply about staff well-being and building healthier systems of care, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in public health, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Psychology, or a related field strongly preferred
3+ years of experience in wellness education, mental health training, clinical education, or workforce development
Strong group facilitation and public speaking skills
Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care, resilience science, or substance use prevention
Experience in healthcare or hospital systems is highly desirable
Ability to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Experience working with high-stress populations
Background in informed health education is a plus
Passion for building a culture of healing and sustainability in healthcare

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate workshops, seminars, and learning modules focused on:  Stress reduction & burnout prevention  Trauma-informed care & post-traumatic growth  Mindfulness, coping skills, and peer support  Substance use awareness & stigma reduction
Deliver both in-person and virtual trainings to staff, leaders, and external partners
Create toolkits, job aids, and educational materials to support engagement and implementation
Collaborate with Catholic Health departments (HR, Mission, Behavioral Health, Nursing) to support ongoing wellness and staff engagement efforts
Contribute to debriefings, wellness rounds, or coaching groups as needed
Assist in coordinating wellness events, retreats, and campaigns
Provide training and education related to substance use disorder prevention, early identification, and trauma-informed approaches in clinical settings
Support social work teams embedded in emergency and primary care environments
Track participant feedback, program outcomes, and participation metrics
Assist in grant reporting and quality improvement activities
Contribute to strategic planning and future curriculum development