The LifeWorks NW Trainer is responsible for conducting training classes and curriculum development for newly hired LifeWorks NW employees including onboarding, documentation compliance, systems and workflows, writing/developing training, providing continuous quality improvement interventions and feedback for clinical staff. Oversee our learning management system.

Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Sylvan site.

Pay/Benefits: $68,499 starting annual salary plus Full benefits.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for training LifeWorks NW staff on Clinical Documentation, Billing and Coding, Feedback Informed Treatment, ACORN, Avatar, Chart Auditing, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA), Medicaid Fraud, Waste and Abuse, and other clinically focused trainings such as evidence-based practices and treatment modalities. Occasionally fills in for other trainers as needed.
• Organize and facilitate internal and external training, including assigning and tracking training completions, and creating or updating training modules in our learning management system.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Consults with key departments to ensure proper procedure for documentation and service delivery are incorporated through training processes and content.
• Updating training materials as necessary.
• Participates in professional development activities, maintains professional affiliations and promotes staff interactions, harmony, teamwork, and accountability.
• Understands the requirements of clinical documentation and its workflow and procedures in the electronic health record system.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an approved mental health related field (must meet QMHP criteria as defined by state law); CADC preferred.
• Requires clinical experience with psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Minimum 1 year in similar role/department within the behavioral health field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development and adult learning styles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical necessity/linkage and experience working in a multidiscipline, community behavioral health environment required.
• Ability to write, present and facilitate training that engage participants in a positive learning environment.
• Ability to translate the functionality of electronic health record software into a training environment that is easy to understand.
• Ability to examine clinical documentation for accuracy, compliance and completeness.
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA rules and regulations that protect Personal Health Information (PHI).
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, coworkers, and community partners.
• Basic knowledge of the Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Good computer skills, including a functional knowledge of Microsoft products. Ability to master use of proprietary software including our electronic health record system, Avatar; our learning management system, Relias; and training development software, Articulate, preferred.

LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.

Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lifeworksnw.org

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