"Assertive Community Treatment Training Specialist"

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) - Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Training Specialist. The ACT Training Specialist will work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore's School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, in the Behavioral Health Systems Improvement Collaborative (BHSIC) - Evidence-Based Practice Center, located in Catonsville, MD. This position, in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), plans and delivers training on the evidence-based practices (EBPs) of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for behavioral health providers throughout the state working with individuals with behavioral health disorders. This position will require some travel within the state.

Benefits Information: UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Primary Duties:

• Assesses the training needs of providers offering ACT throughout the state. Develops evaluation plans, evaluates individual training modules, prepares written reports of findings, and devises quality improvement plans.
• Develops and prepares general training materials such as manuals, online learning modules, self-test instruments, and course materials to meet behavioral health provider needs. Revise and modify training materials as needed.
• Delivers in-person and online training.
• Collaborates with other Evidence-Based Practice Center Training Specialists to develop and provide trainings related to ACT throughout the state.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of training through evaluation measures. Partners with stakeholders and/or experts to provide and/or analyze training data.
• Maintains effective mechanisms for ongoing relationships/partnerships with all relevant stakeholders, including those from BHA and MDH, the behavioral health provider community, and the University of Maryland.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Training, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Public/Business Administration, Communications, Mental Health, Counseling, Substance Use Disorders, or related field to program. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience.

Preferred Experience: Prior experience working with persons with serious behavioral health disorders in a behavioral health setting. Training experience within the behavioral health field preferred.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
• Knowledge of best practices in the behavioral health field.
• Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals.

Hiring Range: $69,000 - $81,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.