Trainer, General Internal Medicine Research ( MASBIRT TTA)

We are seeking a full-time Trainer to deliver in-person and virtual trainings on prevention and early intervention approaches to substance use, and to support organizational implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and Motivational Interviewing practices through consultation and technical assistance. The Trainer will work collaboratively with the team to develop and deliver high-quality trainings using multiple training modalities with a diverse audience of individuals and organizations across the state. The ideal candidate has an engaging training presence and experience working to implement various approaches that address the continuum of substance use within organizations. This individual will help inform the development of training curriculum, as well as resources and tools to support skill acquisition of training participants, and will identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement. In addition, well-qualified candidates will have experience with organizational implementation efforts through facilitation of organizational change. The Trainer will report to the program Training Manager and adhere to guidelines set.

Position: Trainer, GIM Research (MASBIRT TTA)

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Massachusetts Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Training & Technical Assistance (MASBIRT TTA) is a statewide contract funded by the Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. Our mission is to assist organizations in Massachusetts to implement prevention and early intervention approaches to substance use including Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and Motivational Interviewing.

We work with a variety of healthcare, human service, public health, and other organizations who share our desire to transform conversations about substance use to recognize the dignity of people served, and to encourage practices that promote health, wellbeing, equity and inclusion. This position will support the development/delivery of various trainings and organizational implementation efforts through a broad range of training, technical assistance, and consultation services.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training and Technical Assistance Activities:

Training Content Development:

• Gain proficiency in MASBIRT TTA core training and technical assistance offerings and processes. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of all content. Modify approaches based on funder priorities.
• Maintain an up-to-date comprehensive knowledge of substance use, SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing approaches.
• Identify opportunities for training curriculum development and improvement, including new content areas, resources and tools to support skill acquisition for training participants for both synchronous and asynchronous trainings and enduring materials (e.g., online modules, online resources, webinars).
• Develop enhanced content and new content in line with educational theory, adult learning theory/applications, and instructional technology capacity. Develop tools and training support materials that meet the needs of training participants.
• Assist with the development of training-of-trainer materials. Engage in ongoing learning and implementation of live training and instructional technology approaches and programming.

Training Delivery:

• Follow training curriculum as directed by the MASBIRT TTA team. Collaborate with team and training site coordinator to schedule training and technical assistance activities. Ensure clear communication to minimize logistic concerns and maximize learning for training participants.
• Deliver high-quality in-person and virtual live trainings using adult learning principles focused on knowledge and skill acquisition. Complete all reporting requirements including, but not limited to, training process management.
• Deliver classroom exercises and proficiency exams as developed by the MASBIRT TTA team. Document classroom attendance, collect required documentation including accreditation information, attenda