Remote Tier 2 Clinical Programs Specialist

THE ORGANIZATION

Founded at the University of Michigan Medical School, TRAILS ( Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students) is among the most innovative and rapidly-growing school-based mental health solutions in the country. Today, our growing team is working toward the TRAILS mission of transforming the landscape of youth mental health care delivery by equipping school staff with the training and resources they need to provide evidence-based and culturally responsible programming to their students.

To date, TRAILS has brought essential skills and resources to more than 14,000 teachers, administrators, and school mental health professionals. Our best-in-class program materials are built specifically for the school setting, and our unique training model is driven by research from the field of implementation science. Our website and library of materials are utilized by educators and clinicians across the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. While our impact today is greatest in our home state of Michigan, TRAILS is expanding nationally with strong support from education and health sector leaders, public offices, and state policymakers.

As we work to respond to massive demand for TRAILS programming from schools and districts throughout the United States, our team is guided by a core commitment to equity: The TRAILS growth strategy identifies Title I designated schools as our broadest target population, and we aim specifically to impact students who experience high risk for poor mental health outcomes and disproportionate barriers to quality care. As we grow our team, we seek candidates who share our commitment to equity in health and healthcare access, who practice cultural humility, and who thrive in and contribute to an inclusive working environment.

THE ROLE

The Tier 2 Clinical Programs Specialist will use expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to support clinical training development and delivery, provide clinical implementation support (e.g., consultation)  to community and school-based mental health providers, and develop and improve program materials. They will work closely with the Tier 2 Training Manager and Tier 2 Directors to conceptualize, develop, and adapt an efficient and scalable consultation model as the needs for TRAILS consultation change and expand. In addition to providing consultation, they will work closely with the Tier 2 Materials Manager to support the ongoing development, revision, and adaptation of clinical materials.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Training and Implementation Strategy Support (50%)

• Provide clinical implementation support, such as consultation, in the CBT and Mindfulness program to school and community mental health professionals.
• Continuously monitor and assess assigned trainees’ levels of readiness to become TRAILS Coaches.
• Design and develop comprehensive resources and materials in support of training and implementation delivery.
• Directly collaborate with the Tier 2 Training Manager and members of the Tier 2 team to conceptualize and create an effective consultation training model.
• Assist with core CBT and Mindfulness training development and delivery efforts, such as introducing CBT components, facilitating break-out room discussions and activities, and other related work.
• Develop relevant and engaging advanced topic workshops and asynchronous training modules as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert within the Tier 2 CBT and Mindfulness program and related trainings and materials.
• Maintain active familiarity of all TRAILS programs and materials, especially their interdependencies within Tier 2 consultation and broader training efforts.

Materials Development (40%)

• Collaborate with the Tier 2  Materials Manager and Tier 2 leadership to identify Tier 2 CBT material development needs and priorities by utilizing feedback from community partners.
• Revise, adapt, and create clinical materials in alignment with the team’s strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the DEI material review workgroup and the Cultural Responsible Programming team to ensure that resources are culturally appropriate, identity-affirming, and inclusive of all students.
• Maintain familiarity with appropriate evidence-based practices, including best practices for addressing mental health needs of youth in school settings, CBT & mindfulness strategies for youth, developmentally appropriate written communications, and best practices from implementation science to support the development of cutting-edge materials.
• Utilize established project management, collaboration, and tracking systems including Qualtrics, Airtable, Slack, etc.

Team Responsibilities (10%)

• Attend all staff meetings and retreats, workgroups, and other relevant TRAILS meetings as necessary.
• Support TRAILS team with all hands on deck events as needed and other team initiatives.

THE PERSON

Our experience suggests that the following types of professional experiences lend themselves well to this work:

• 2-5 years of clinical experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness;3+ years strongly preferred.
• 2-5 years of demonstrated experience implementing mental health programming in schools, with a strong understanding of the challenges faced by K-12 school-based mental health professionals.
• 2-5 years of demonstrated experience working with populations facing higher rates of mental health challenges, including low socioeconomic status (SES), LGBTQIA+ individuals, people experiencing homelessness, and those with histories of trauma.
• Demonstrated experience in training development and delivery.
• Demonstrated experience with program and or/curriculum development.

Our experience suggests that the following types of skills lend themselves well to this work:

Strength in training and accessible delivery of clinical information.

• Experience with large-scale training delivery, including virtual methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and independent, as well as collaborative.
• A deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly within a culturally responsible program delivery context.
• Proficiency with software tools including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Slack, Zoom, and project management software like Monday.com.

EDUCATION

Our experience suggests the following certifications and degree(s) lend themselves well to this work:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required;
• Clinical licensure is preferred.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $84,726 to $89,433.

TRAILS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision as well as a 403B with a safe harbor match and short and long-term disability. We offer a generous holiday and paid time off package.

APPLICATION NOTES

• Our job descriptions reflect TRAILS’ assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.
• We are only considering applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Please note that TRAILS employees may be required to undergo a background check. Findings do not automatically exclude candidates from the hiring process, but will be taken into consideration.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

Addressing inequities in access to evidence-based mental health care is intrinsic to the TRAILS mission. The intentionality behind this approach is woven into everything we do at TRAILS, resulting in a staff-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for all facets of our program. If this commitment is something to which you could positively contribute, we encourage you to apply, particularly if your voice represents a historically excluded perspective.

TRAILS is an “at-will” and equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.