Pro-ACT Trainer and Risk Assessor

Pro-ACT Trainer and Risk Assessor / Full-Time ($90,000.00 - $100,000.00 DOE) / Travel Requirement: Up to 75%

Position Overview:

The Pro-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis Training) Trainer is responsible for delivering specialized training programs aimed at enhancing the behavioral health services within Generations Healthcare. The ProACT Trainer works closely with behavioral health professionals in our Special Treatment Programs, Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers and Substance Use Disorder Clinics to support the development and implementation of the ProACT methodology, and ensures employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills to handle behavioral health challenges effectively. The ProACT Trainer has a strong

understanding of behavioral health principles, the ability to train adult learners, and an enthusiasm for promoting best practices in mental health and crisis intervention. The trainer must be able to assess centers for potential risks and educate the team on these risks.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and facilitate ProACT training sessions, workshops, and seminars for staff within the
• behavioral health division.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to adapt training content to address specific behavioral health needs and ensure it aligns with organizational goals.
• Ensure that participants gain proficiency in the ProACT model, focusing on conflict de-escalation, communication, behavioral health interventions, and safety protocols.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the training programs, gathering feedback from participants and adjusting curriculum as needed.
• Provide post-training support, including one-on-one coaching, refresher courses, and
• troubleshooting any challenges faced by employees in applying the ProACT techniques.
• Serve as a resource for behavioral health employees, sharing knowledge of mental health
• disorders, trauma-informed care, and crisis management.
• Ensure all training activities are compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and industry
• standards, maintaining accurate records of participant progress and certification.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals, crisis intervention teams, and administrative employees to ensure consistent implementation of ProACT methodologies across the organization.
• Promote culturally sensitive approaches to behavioral health training, ensuring inclusivity and respect for diverse populations.
• Plans for and develops the calendar for monthly, quarterly, and annual trainings.
• Works with leadership to ensure support for training sessions, including external instructors/speakers, locations for training, and other logistics.
• Stays current on best practice approaches and programs in education and development; applies applicable practices as appropriate for the organization.
• Assess facilities for potential risks in collaboration with the risk team.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of workplace training and education including adult learning principles, organizational development practices and instructional design, and ability to use knowledge and skills to plan effective learning pathways.
• Knowledge of essential computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office,
• Adobe, Zoom (or other webinar platform), etc.
• Knowledge of behavioral health crisis intervention models.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders, behavioral health crises, and trauma-informed care
• practices.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to behavioral health and crisis
• intervention.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse groups of learners.
• Ability to assess training needs, develop curricula, and deliver content in an engaging manner.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of personality types.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions at all employee levels.
• Ability to provide guidance, support, and constructive feedback to staff members.
• Collaborative, patient, and adaptable approach to working with teams.
• Working knowledge of computer equipment and software.
• Must possess a clear and active California Driver’s License and provide proof of auto insurability.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or related discipline preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention or related field
• preferred.
• Pro-ACT In-service Instructor Certification required.
• Risk management assessments.
  
  

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.