Crisis Trainer

Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) is looking to add a Crisis Trainer to our Crisis Training Institute’s team! The Crisis Training Institute (CTI) is one of a few agencies leading the area of Crisis Intervention. If you have experience in training or curriculum development, consider applying today!

The purpose of this position is to plan for, coordinate, and assure high-quality clinical and educational programming, including crisis trainings as part of the Crisis Training Institute (CTI) of Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH; to ensure the provision of effective consultation and training by provider agencies in Western Pennsylvania, other contracting agencies, schools, organizations, and UPMC departments and staff. The schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional Saturday training as needed. This position requires travel, including occasional overnight stays at assigned location.

Responsibilities

Training and Development Teach and update Crisis Management trainings. Develop and implement special programs/trainings. Provide follow-up training and re-certification. Conduct train-the-trainer sessions. Consultation and Support Offer crisis management consultation. Provide internal clinical support. Quality and Compliance Evaluate data for Quality Assessment Monitoring. Complete training documentation and record-keeping. Marketing and Representation Promote and represent the CTI Department. Undertake other tasks as assigned.

• Master's degree with one year of training experience required OR a Bachelor's degree with two years of training experience required.
• Degree in education or related human services field preferred.
• Training experience may include curriculum development, helping deliver trainings/in-services, assessing core clinical competencies of staff, onboarding of staff, precepting of staff, and developing training programs to improve core competencies, developing learning objectives, etc.
• Experience and knowledge regarding the range of community-based and/or state hospital treatment programs in western Pennsylvania are desirable but not required.
• Trainer certification in Comprehensive Crisis Management, Psychological first aid, and Critical Incident Stress Management training, or some type of crisis training program is preferred, but not required.
• Attention: A copy of your official highest degree level transcripts must be attached for consideration

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal