Senior Director, Learning & Development

About Steadfast Health 

Steadfast Health was founded to establish a new standard of substance use disorder (SUD) care. Recognizing that traditional treatment methods often fall short of reaching patients when they’re most in need, Steadfast is relentlessly focused on making low-barrier, high quality care accessible to all. We know that the journey to recovery is unique for every individual, and our patient-centered approach ensures we meet patients where they are, providing evidence-based therapies with unwavering support in a compassionate environment that fosters healing and growth. 

The Opportunity 

We are searching for an experienced, visionary Learning & Development leader to own and elevate Steadfast’s training and development function. This is a high-impact, build-and-scale role: you will step into an organization that has laid early groundwork on a new hire training program and is ready to invest seriously in taking it to the next level. There is meaningful work ahead, with significant creative latitude to shape what this function becomes. 

The right person for this role is an operator and a strategist, equally comfortable designing a multi-year L&D roadmap and rolling up their sleeves to build a training deck. You will report directly to the Head of People and serve as a key voice on how Steadfast grows and retains exceptional clinical and corporate talent. 

This role is scoped and leveled at Senior Director. We are also open to a VP-track candidate who brings a strong Senior Director track record and is energized by the hands-on build that comes with joining an early-stage organization. 

What You’ll Own 

• New Hire Training Program (V1 → V2 and Beyond) 
  • Assume ownership of Steadfast’s initial new hire onboarding and training program, treating it as a starting point, and conduct a thorough assessment to identify what to build on, what to refine, and what to reimagine. 
  • Lead the design and buildout of V2: a comprehensive, values-driven training experience that sets new hires up for clinical excellence and cultural alignment from day one. 
  • Ensure programming covers both clinical staff and corporate/support team roles, with pathways tailored to each audience. 
  • Build toward a program that earns a reputation as best-in-class within the addiction treatment space and functions as a genuine recruitment differentiator. 
• Traveling Trainer Program 
  • Hire, onboard, and directly supervise a Traveling Trainer role designed to provide on-the-ground training support to new and expanding Steadfast clinic locations. 
  • Develop the operational model, scheduling cadence, and quality standards for the traveling trainer function. 
  • Serve as coach, mentor, and escalation point for the Traveling Trainer. 
• Content Development & Instructional Design 
  • Lead the end-to-end development of training content: curriculum design, slide decks, facilitator guides, job aids, e-learning modules, and assessments. 
  • Apply evidence-based learning theory (adult learning, spaced repetition, competency-based design) to create materials that are engaging, retention-focused, and measurable. 
  • Maintain and evolve a content library that scales with Steadfast's headcount and geographic footprint. 
• Leadership Development, Manager Enablement & Mentorship (Near-Term Scope Expansion) 
  • In close partnership with the Head of People, design and scale a manager development and enablement program for Steadfast’s growing people-manager population, equipping managers with the skills, tools, and frameworks to lead effectively in a values-driven clinical environment. 
  • Build and maintain development and mentorship programs accessible to all frontline team members, creating clear pathways for growth, internal mobility, and career progression below the Senior Leadership Team. 
  • Partner with the Head of People to identify and invest in high-potentia