Behavioral Health Training Coordinator

The Job

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Behavioral Health Training Coordinator. Behavioral Health Training Coordinators use strong instructional design skills to plan, coordinate, create, manage, and deliver effective and engaging training programs to a diverse workforce. Incumbents will integrate adult learning best practices into both in-person and interactive e-learning training modules utilizing a variety of media formats. Key responsibilities involve developing curriculum, crafting lesson plans, and creating online content. Incumbents will be responsible for monitoring continuing education unit (CEU) requirements across the Department in accordance with relevant professional board standards (e.g., APA, BBS, BRN, etc.), and must possess the expertise to directly instruct and facilitate CEU-approved courses to support a culture of continuous learning and workforce competency.

Examples of typical job duties include:

• Designs, develops, and builds interactive and engaging e-learning courses and modules using various authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Storyline, Rise, Review, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Premiere, Canva, etc.).
• Facilitates engaging in-person and virtual training sessions for diverse behavioral health staff.
• Conducts needs assessments with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify training priorities across behavioral health programs and staff roles.
• Administers and maintains the Learning Management System (LMS), including course management, reporting, and learner support.
• Interprets and applies CEU requirements from professional licensing boards.
• Serves as the liaison with accrediting agencies and CE providers.
• Recruits, coordinates, and supports internal/external instructors, speakers, and training vendors.
• Collaborates with local agencies, educational institutions, and community partners on training initiatives.
• Develops and implements evaluation methods to assess training effectiveness.
• Plans and coordinates training schedules, logistics, and resources.

For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Training Coordinator job description.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, please refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Master's degree or higher in Business/Public Administration, Adult Education/Learning, Education, Organizational Leadership/Development, Human Resources Management, Behavioral/Social Science or other closely related field.

Note: Qualifying degree or coursework must have been completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

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Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience using instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and education technology tools to develop and deliver professional training experiences. Experience must include performing complex needs assessments, including obtaining and organizing information from relevant materials, subject matter experts, and other resources to design and develop effective, engaging, and interactive live and e-Learning courses, course instruction, and facilitation strategies.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong instructional design skills, experience developing both in-person and e-learning trainings, and a solid understanding of adult learning principles. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting CEU-eligible coursework, working with LMS platforms, and developing training in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services settings.

Strong communication and project management skills, along with a commitment to high-quality workforce development, are highly valued.

An established eLearning portfolio is highly desired, including experience with Articulate 360, Storyline, Rise, and/or Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 4/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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