4024 Stirrup Creek Drive, Suite 200 Durham, NC 27703
Overview
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That's why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
The primary function of this position is to equip site staff with the skills to provide best-practice care. The Site Trainer is responsible for developing, implementing, overseeing BHT staff training programs and frontline onboarding training. This position prepares staff for TJC Audits and plays a major role in maintaining compliance. This position works closely with other departments to identify and solve training gaps.
Schedule
- Mon-Fri 10-6. Subject to change based on training needs
Qualifications
Training
Develops, implement and deliver comprehensive training programs for frontline staffCollaborates with the Behavioral Health Technician Leadership to manage the Advanced Frontline Training programCollaborates with the Nutrition Manager and Culinary Manager to develop and support meal coaching initiativesPartners with other multidisciplinary teams to identify training needs and ensure alignment of training content with facility protocols and client care standardsOversees preceptor training program and train preceptors on effective mentoring techniques, coaching strategies, and evaluation methodsConducts comprehensive training sessions on Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) techniques, ensuring staff are equipped to manage crisis situations safely and effectivelyCollaborates with IT and frontline management to ensure staff training on computer systems and EHR meets organizational needsOwns all core modality training for frontline staff such as DBT, Meal Coaching / Support, Portioning, FBT, EHR Training etc.Acts as lead trainer for restraint & seclusion protocolsDocumentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of training attendance, feedback and assessment outcomes to monitor staff progress and ensure compliance with training requirements.Partners with HR to ensure staff have all required training / paperwork required by TJC within first 90 days of employmentPrepares frontline teams to manage Emergency Responses (work alongside Facilities & Quality to run drills and other simulations).Coordinates with Facilities to make certain that the milieu adheres to TJC standardsAudits meals and snacks to ensure adherence to the Emily Program's meal coaching guidelinesEvaluates success of training by auditing charts, shadowing staff and conducting mock TJCProvides reports to Executive Director and other leadership regarding training initiatives and outcomesUtilizes Accanto Learning Center (ALC) to track all provided trainingOther duties as assignedEducation Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field highly preferred and at least 3+ years experience in a similar position / related field preferred.Professional Qualifications
2 years of previous experience with behavioral healthcare, including inpatient, residential, group home, PRTF, or other acute settingsPrior experience with creating and implementing training or learning & development programsUnderstanding of Eating Disorders, preferredUnderstanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),Previous leadership experience strongly preferredOther Qualifications
Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites must have a valid driver's licenseEmployees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hireEmployees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hireEmployees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia are required to have a current CPI certification within 30 days of hirePhysical demands : Sitting 70-75%, Standing 25-30%; bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping or crouching when appropriateLift, carry, push or pull up to approx. 40 poundsPromotes a culture of accountability, engagement, and developmentUses de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies appropriatelyProvides real-time skills coaching to clients in distressBuilds positive relationships with staff, clients, and leadership through active listening and empathyDemonstrates professionalism and therapeutic communication in all interactionsProvides structured onboarding and ongoing training for new and existing BHT staffWorks effectively across departments to achieve shared goalsDemonstrates flexibility in managing changing priorities and staffing needsEmployee Benefits
HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)Vision insurance (EyeMed)Short-term and long-term disability insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceCompany 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensationPTO accrues annually and begins with your first full pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
How to Apply
Interested in building your career at The Emily Program? Please apply online. This job description is not all-inclusive and Emily Program reserves the right to modify the job description at any time.
The Emily Program is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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