Curriculum Developer (Contract)

Description

The DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence (COE) is an innovative partnership between the UCLA Semel Institute Division of Population Behavioral Health and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. The COE provides workforce development, training, coaching, and consultation for providers in Los Angeles County focused on addressing the challenges of adults, children, and families at high-risk for mental health problems due to adversity, trauma, and loss.

We are seeking a full-time Curriculum Developer to develop high quality and timely training products for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and mental health providers. Training products include training videos, slides, manuals, protocols, and handouts appropriate for and accessible for our providers. You will lead key informant interviews, listening sessions, field observations, and focus groups. You will work closely with other curriculum developers, trainers, and the training team to meet training deliverables and goals.

Please note this is a 1-year contract position that may convert to career.

Salary range: $64,800/yr - $137,600/yrQualifications

Master's degree in a mental health related field (MA, MSW, MFT)

Demonstrated ability to develop training materials for paraprofessionals, educators, and other providers

Knowledge of manualized psycho-educational training programs and evidence-based interventions.

Knowledge of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health and other LA County systems.

Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and practices to include: multiple learning modalities, interactive training and learning design, on-line/e-learning design principles, distance learning, instructor-led training, self-paced instruction, and evaluation methods.

Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to support trainees at a distance (via web-based and telephonic consultation)

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (preferred)

Ability to communicate complex information to people with varying levels of education and training and different learning styles.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and willingness to learn new computer-based systems for worksite management.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.