Workforce Training & Development Manager

Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured.  As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.
 

Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. 

Workforce Development Training Manager

Do you have a passion for professional growth and making a difference in mental health and human services? Are you ready to shape the future of a dedicated workforce? Claratel Behavioral Health is looking for a dynamic Workforce Development Training Manager to lead strategic employee development and training initiatives that strengthen our organization and the communities we serve.

About the Role

Reporting to the Quality Improvement Department, the Workforce Development Training Manager plays a key role in cultivating a highly skilled, supported, and mission-driven workforce. You’ll drive the planning and implementation of training programs, oversee learning systems, support leadership development, and build partnerships with community stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Workforce Planning

• Design and lead a comprehensive workforce development and training strategy aligned with our mission
• Identify skills gaps and organizational training needs through data, feedback, and collaboration
• Build leadership development pathways and professional growth opportunities for all staff

Training & Learning Leadership

• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure all training programs meet compliance and regulatory standards
• Oversee CEUs, e-learning, in-person sessions, and vendor-led training programs
• Serve as the internal training expert during audits and organizational evaluations
• Track and report on training impact and effectiveness using real-time data and employee feedback

Team & Culture Development

• Mentor a team of trainers and coordinators; lead workgroups and internal committees
• Launch mentorship and coaching programs to support employee engagement and retention
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and organizational excellence

Community Engagement & Collaboration

• Build strategic partnerships with local colleges, workforce boards, and training providers
• Represent Claratel at community functions, collaboratives, and professional networks
• Seek out and manage workforce development grants and funding opportunities

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 3–5 years in workforce development, training, compliance, or HR—preferably in healthcare, nonprofit, or public sectors
• Proven experience leading training programs and managing teams
• Familiarity with behavioral health or human services a plus
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and e-learning tools like Articulate, Adobe Captivate, or Camtasia

Why Join Claratel?

• Competitive salary and robust benefits (health insurance, retirement, professional development)
• Flexible schedule with occasional evening/weekend work
• Meaningful work that directly impacts lives across our community
• Opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and grow with a forward-thinking leadership team

Apply today and become a champion of growth, equity, and workforce excellence at Claratel Behavioral Health.

Thank you so much for your interest in joining our team! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we’ll be reaching out directly to those selected for an interview. We truly appreciate your understanding and wish you the very best in your job search journey.

Claratel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Claratel not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff and termination

Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305)