Clinical Training and Development Partner

Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Training and Development Partner
Location: Independence, MO
Department: Continuous Quality Improvement
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about developing others, advancing clinical excellence, and making a meaningful impact across an organization dedicated to helping people thrive? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Clinical Training and Development Partner, where you will have the opportunity to shape employee growth, influence best practices, drive quality care, collaborate with leaders across the system, and help create positive outcomes for both associates and the individuals we serve. We are seeking a highly organized, relationship-focused professional with strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and training facilitation skills who is excited to support continuous learning and professional development.

In this role, you will help assess organizational training needs, coordinate and deliver clinical and operational education, develop engaging learning materials, support evidence-based practices, monitor training effectiveness, and collaborate with leaders across departments. You will serve as a key partner in ensuring associates have the knowledge, resources, and support needed to provide high-quality services while maintaining compliance with organizational standards and best practices.

- This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program  – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture  - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits  - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
- Key Responsibilities:
· Assess organizational learning and development needs using a variety of evaluation methods and stakeholder feedback
· Develop, design, and deliver engaging clinical and operational training programs that enhance employee knowledge and performance
· Facilitate internal and external trainings while effectively presenting information to diverse audiences
· Collaborate with supervisors, directors, regional leaders, executive leaders, Human Resources, Compliance, Credentialing, and clinical departments to support workforce development initiatives
· Create, update, and maintain training materials, newsletters, course content, presentations, graphics, videos, and other educational resources using approved branding standards
· Coordinate and communicate training opportunities across programs and regions throughout the organization
· Support clinical training needs during new hire onboarding and assist leaders with individual and team development opportunities
· Maintain training databases and accurately manage training records, schedules, participant information, and reporting data
· Monitor training effectiveness, participation, satisfaction, and outcome metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives
· Assist with internal audits, quality reviews, and the maintenance of training quality standards and presenter databases
· Build relationships across assigned locations to assess training needs, provide consultation, and support organizational initiatives
· Maintain training calendars, manage shared training resources, and support budget planning for training activities
· Partner with operational leadership and Human Resources to promote clinical best practices and agency initiatives
· Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational learning and development goals

- Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Master's degree in Mental Health or a closely related field required
· Provisionally licensed or fully licensed candidates preferred, including LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or other closely related clinical licensure
· Knowledge of adult learning theories strongly preferred
· Knowledge of clinical best practice standards
· Experience developing, facilitating, or coordinating training programs preferred
· Ability to effectively present educational content to individuals and groups

- Additional Qualifications:
· Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect screening, and fingerprint check required
· Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
· Valid driver's license in state of residency required
· Completion of any trainer certifications relevant to clinical training and assigned by the Director of Clinical Training and Consultation must be obtained within 3 months of request
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
· Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities
· Proficient computer skills and experience utilizing technology-based learning tools
· Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
· Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with leaders and staff throughout the organization
· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

- Physical Requirements
· Perform sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently to move objects
· Complete repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing, writing, and computer work throughout the workday
· Remain seated for extended periods with occasional standing and walking as necessary
· Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment required to support training activities



Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness



Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.