MHRC DSD bei Generations Healthcare

Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) DSD

$85,000-$95,000K

Claremont, CA

Claremont Care Center, a Generations Healthcare facility, is looking to hire a dedicated and experienced Director of Staff Development (DSD) to join our team at the Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC). This role is key to ensuring our staff are well-trained, supported, and equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our clients. The DSD will lead employee orientation, in-service training, and professional development initiatives, while also supporting nursing operations and compliance with regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nursing professional with strong leadership and teaching skills to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health care.

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive orientation program for all new employees.
• Coordinate and provide in-service education on regulatory requirements, clinical skills, behavioral health care, infection control, safety, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed practices.
• Ensure compliance with Title 9, DCHS and facility training requirements.
• Maintain training schedules, records, and documentation to support survey readiness.

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services with supervision and oversight of daily nursing operations.
• Provide support in scheduling, staffing, and coverage as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Monitor nursing practices to ensure adherence to care standards, safety policies, and client rights.

• Ensure mandatory annual and ongoing training is completed by all staff.
• Coordinate continuing education programs to maintain staff competencies.
• Assist in policy development and implementation related to staff training and education.
• Stay current on changes to regulations affecting staff education and care delivery.

• Act as a resource for staff, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and accountability.
• Support the Director of Nursing Services in addressing performance concerns and ensuring corrective training is provided.
• Collaborate with IDT members to support interdisciplinary education and training needs.

• Knowledge of nursing practices, behavioral health principles, and MHRC regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of staff education methods, adult learning principles, and training program design.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems; PointClick Care preferred.
• Proficiency with documentation and use of basic computer applications (e.g., Office365 or similar).
• Organizational and time-management skills to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to support both clinical operations and staff education functions.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging and effective training to diverse staff groups.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients, families, staff, and outside agencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.
  
  

• Current and unencumbered California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a behavioral health, MHRC, SNF, or other related healthcare setting.
• Previous experience in staff education, training, or leadership strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Experience working with adults with moderate to severe mental illness preferred