Date: Aug 14, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202
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Organization: HHC
Division: Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: SEMHC
Req ID: 26394
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Role Summary
The Training and Development Facilitator – Behavioral Health Professions, GF trains, coaches, and develops early career behavioral health professionals for Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center’s (“SEMHC”) behavioral health workforce and professional development program(s). This position also provides training and coaching to established SEMHC team members to ensure parity in knowledge and skill level to graduates of SEMHC’s workforce and professional development programs(s). This position identifies and utilizes appropriate methods of instruction with an emphasis on adult learning techniques. In collaboration with the Program Coordinator - Behavioral Health Professions, this position develops, implements, and evaluates all SEMHC team member education.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Provides information, directs structured learning experiences, and manages group discussions and group processes
Trains, coaches, and develops early career behavioral health professionals for Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center’s (“SEMHC”) behavioral health workforce and professional development program(s) for admitted students
Trains and coaches established SEMHC team members to ensure parity in knowledge and skill level to graduates of SEMHC’s workforce and professional development programs(s)
Identifies and utilizes appropriate methods of instruction with an emphasis on adult learning techniques
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator - Behavioral Health Professions, this position develops, implements, and evaluates all SEMHC team member education as well as ensures that SEMHC maintains fidelity to approved workforce development program(s) and associated trainings
Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator - Behavioral Health Professions, formulates teaching outlines and determines instructional methods for the behavioral health workforce and professional development program(s)
Trains SEMHC new employee orientation and continuing education offerings that ensures current team members have the knowledge and skills comparable to workforce development program graduates
Assists with workforce development program student placements
Identifies gaps in professional development for current team members according to program and role with special attention to special populations, public health trends as week as regulatory requirements and works with Program Coordinator - Behavioral Health Professions to close those gaps
Assists with quality review and action planning to ensure training is well-developed, satisfies plans of correction as needed, is clearly trained, and is completed by students and team members by assigned deadlines
Represents SEMHC workforce development program(s) at public speaking engagements and recruitment fairs
Effectively manages resources to include time management, prioritizing workload, planning, and scheduling
Demonstrates effective communication skills, instructional design, as well as oral, written, and electronic presentation skills
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator - Behavioral Health Professions, ensures program outcomes are achieved.
Designs teaching aids using the Mental Health First Aid training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works
Assesses community partners certified as Mental Health First Aid instructors to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness
Assists with written reports and statistics on all training provided to community partners
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human services with two (2) years’ post-graduate experience required; master’s degree in human services with two (2) years’ post graduate experience preferred
For Social Work Training Programs: Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) with two (2) years’ post-graduate experience required; master’s degree in social work (MSW) with two (2) years’ post graduate experience preferred
Valid Indiana behavioral health and human services license required based on the highest level of education achieved as follows:
BSW: Licensed Bachelor-Level Social Worker (LBSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required
MSW: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
For Peer Recovery Training Programs: Certified Supervisor of Peer Recovery – Clinical (CSPR-CL) required; if not certified at the time of hire, must meet eligibility criteria and obtain CSPR-CL certification within six (6) months of hire
Experience with facilitating group training with five (5) to twenty-five (25) participants
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Valid Indiana driver’s license that meets Eskenazi Health's driving policy requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge of pedagogy that best trains adult learners of various backgrounds, education, and experiences in a fast-paced, potentially high-stress environment
Knowledge of mental health and/or substance use disorders
Knowledge of common mental health and/or substance use practice in community settings
Knowledge of evidenced-based stress management and wellness techniques and programs
Skills
Strong interpersonal, relationship building, conflict resolution skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Skilled in various information technology systems, including Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Skilled in developing lesson plans, teaching objectives, and competencies/assessments
Teaching a variety of healthcare-based training modules
Leading individuals in stress management techniques
Ability
Ability to function independently, possesses strong decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to show flexibility in retooling learning programs and teaching style to accommodate needs of adult learners
Ability to remain current with trends in workplace pedagogy, mental healthcare, addiction, and wellness
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to be both clear and concise in written and verbal communications
Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to adjust working hours to meet needs and deadlines
Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals and organizations while maintaining a positive attitude
Ability to lift ten (10) to thirty (30) pounds
Ability to conduct training sessions to groups ranging from five (5) up to twenty-five (25)
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
