Clinical Learning and Development Coordinator

Clinical Learning and Development Coordinator

Heritage Behavioral Health Center - Decatur, IL
Full-Time | Monday-Friday + every other Friday paid off (for wellness)

Looking for a career where your work truly matters?

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals to join our team!

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Heritage is a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving a multicounty region throughout Central Illinois. We are deeply committed to improving mental health and substance use care for the individuals and communities we serve.

We believe that every single staff member plays a meaningful role in client care - and we invest in our employees accordingly.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Every other Friday off - paid wellness day
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
• A culture that values staff wellbeing, growth, and recognition

At Heritage, our staff are our greatest asset - and we treat them as such.

Salary

Range based on education, experience, and licensure/certification:

• Master's Degree: $60,000 annually + every other Friday paid off
• Additional compensation for CADC, LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC

Position Summary

The Clinical Learning and Development Coordinator plays a pivotal role in strengthening Heritage's clinical workforce through high-quality training, education, and competency-building initiatives.

This full-time role supports agency-wide professional development by:

• Identifying and responding to clinical training needs
• Supporting evidence-based practice implementation
• Enhancing clinician skill development
• Ensuring compliance with training requirements from funders, licensing bodies, and accrediting organizations

The Coordinator will collaborate closely with leadership, clinical teams, and subject-matter experts to design and facilitate training for new and emerging professionals, enhance evidence-based practice fidelity, and support long-term workforce development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver clinical training content and curriculum aligned with agency needs
• Become a subject-matter expert in key models (e.g., Trauma-Informed Care, IMR, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation)
• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement continuous quality improvement strategies
• Identify clinical skill gaps and develop targeted workforce development plans
• Support career pathways, licensure progression, and long-term staff retention
• Facilitate training and coaching across programs, especially for early-career professionals
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to meet regulatory and funder training requirements
• Implement and monitor evidence-based and trauma-informed practices across programs
• Provide ongoing consultation and training to internal staff
• Schedule, track, and coordinate internal and external training opportunities
• Maintain clear communication with staff and leaders to support a strong learning culture
• Track monthly metrics, supervision hours, and training documentation

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Mental health and substance use disorders
• Evidence-based interventions and recovery-oriented practices
• Crisis intervention models and trauma-informed care
• Community behavioral health systems and resources

Skills & Abilities:

• Creativity and innovation in staff development
• Experience facilitating clinical training and implementing evidence-based practices
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Excellent presentation and group facilitation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priority projects simultaneously
• Highly organized, self-directed, and skilled at setting goals and priorities
• Commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed practice enhancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field (required)
• Graduate degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or related field (preferred)
• Certification/licensure preferred: CADC, LSW, LPC
• QMHP qualification preferred, defined as:
  • A graduate degree in psychology, social work, human services, counseling, or a related field
• Previous experience in staff training, people development, or leadership
• Experience working in behavioral health settings preferred
• Commitment to strengthening staff engagement and building a quality workforce
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance

Heritage Offers Exceptional Benefits

• Generous Time Off (vacation, sick, personal, and holidays)
• Wellness Benefits: Every other Friday paid off, EAP, and fitness reimbursement
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, FSA (healthcare & dependent care), and additional life insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) and Roth options
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education
• NHSC Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and join a team that cares about your wellbeing as much as the wellbeing of the individuals we serve!