The Training Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing professional development and educational training for behavioral health professionals, addiction counselors, and students. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based learning opportunities that support clinical competency, licensure requirements, ethical practice, and workforce development in substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director
SUBORDINATES: Training Assistant
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
Training Coordination & Administration
· Plan, schedule, and coordinate trainings, workshops, and continuing education events (in-person, virtual, and hybrid).
· Serve as the primary point of contact for trainers, speakers, students, and participants.
· Manage training calendars, registrations, attendance tracking, and post-training evaluations.
· Coordinate logistics including venues, virtual platforms, materials, and technology needs.
Curriculum & Program Support
· Support development and implementation of training curricula focused on:
o Substance use disorders
o Co-occurring mental health conditions
o Trauma-informed care
o Evidence-based practices
o Ethics and professional standards
· Assist in aligning training with state licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements.
· Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify training needs and gaps.
Compliance & Documentation
· Maintain accurate training records, certificates of completion, and CE documentation.
· Support compliance with accrediting bodies, licensing boards, and funding requirements.
· Prepare reports on training outcomes, attendance, and program effectiveness.
Partnership & Outreach
· Coordinate with colleges, universities, clinical supervisors, and community partners.
· Support student and intern training experiences, orientations, and learning requirements.
· Assist with promotion of trainings through email, website updates, and social media.
Quality Improvement
· Collect and analyze participant feedback to improve training quality.
· Stay current on best practices and emerging trends in behavioral health and addiction treatment.
Qualifications
Required
· Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Public Health, or a related field.
· Experience coordinating training, education programs, or professional development.
· Knowledge of substance uses disorders, mental health, and co-occurring treatment models.
· Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
· Proficiency with virtual training platforms and basic data tracking.
Core Competencies
· Attention to detail and follow-through
· Strong interpersonal and coordination skills
· Ability to manage multiple training courses simultaneously
· Professional discretion and confidentiality
· Commitment to equity, ethics, and trauma-informed practices
Serenity Recovery Centers is a small non profit organization dedicated to serving individuals in our community.