BHT Site Trainer

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 staff
• Collaborates with the Behavioral Health Technician Leadership to manage the Advanced Frontline Training program
• Collaborates with the Nutrition Manager and Culinary Manager to develop and support meal coaching initiatives
• Partners with other multidisciplinary teams to identify training needs and ensure alignment of training content with facility protocols and client care standards.
• Oversees preceptor training program and train preceptors on effective mentoring techniques, coaching strategies, and evaluation methods
• Conducts comprehensive training sessions on Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) techniques, ensuring staff are equipped to manage crisis situations safely and effectively
• Collaborates with IT and frontline management to ensure staff training on computer systems and EHR meets organizational needs
• Owns 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 protocols

Documentation 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
• Prepares 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
• Audits meals and snacks to ensure adherence to the Emily Program’s meal coaching
• Evaluates success of training by auditing charts, shadowing staff and doing mock TJC
• Creates corrective action plans regarding staff
• Provides reports to Executive Director and other leadership regarding training initiatives and outcomes
• Acts as lead trainer for items relating to restraint &
• Utilizes Accanto Learning Center (ALC) to track all provided
• Other duties, as

Education 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 but not limited to Inpatient, Residential, Group Home, PRTF, or other acute settings – to include patient and family interaction
• Prior experience with creating and implementing training or learning & development programs tailored to staff, site, and regulatory needs 
• Understanding of Eating Disorders, preferred
• Understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),
• Previous leadership experience strongly

Other Qualifications:

• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia are required to have a current CPI certification within 30 days of hire.

Workplace Environment:

• Sitting 70-75% and Standing 25-30%.    
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping or crouching when appropriate, on occasion   
• Lift, carry, push or pull up to approx. 40 pounds (supplies, etc.) 

Competencies:

• Promotes a culture of accountability, engagement, and development. 

• Uses de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies appropriately. 

• Provides real-time skills coaching to clients in distress. 

• Builds positive relationships with staff, clients, and leadership through active listening and empathy. 

• Demonstrates professionalism and therapeutic communication in all interactions. 

• Provides structured onboarding and ongoing training for new and existing BHT staff. 

• Works effectively across departments to achieve shared goals. 

• Demonstrates flexibility in managing changing priorities and staffing needs.

What we offer: 

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.  

For full-time employees, we offer: 

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed) 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Company-paid life insurance 
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation 

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.