Job Description

Merakey is seeking a Clinical Nurse Trainer to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Broussard, Louisiana (Lafayette Parish), offering $38.49 an hour and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community-based behavioral health care.   

This position supports the development, facilitation, and evaluation of training programs for nurses within Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. The ACT Clinical Nurse Trainer ensures that all training aligns with evidence-based practices, ACT model fidelity standards, and organizational goals, while also providing clinical oversight, documentation review, and ongoing education to nursing staff.

The RN Clinical Trainer is responsible for the training of staff in the ACT/FACT product line. The RN Clinical Trainer supports the development of the employee and the quality of services delivered. The RN Clinical Trainer provides specialized training to nursing staff.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Louisiana. Valid LA Driver's License and appropriate state and federal clearances. 3-5 years of experience working in Behavioral Health.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and group clinical trainings, including initial and annual ACT model trainings for direct care staff in LA, VA, and PA
• Provide coaching, supervision, and consultation to new and experienced nursing staff
• Develop and implement training on psychiatric nursing, medication administration, chronic disease management, and integrated care
• Review documentation for compliance with ACT model fidelity, Medicaid requirements, and clinical standards
• Collaborate with ACT Regional Directors, Clinical Supervisors, and HR to address evolving program and training needs

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong clinical judgment, coaching, and facilitation skills
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Electronic Health Records (EHR), Medicaid documentation, and outcome tracking systems
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, psychotropic medications, and integrated care
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and travel as needed for mandatory trainings

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Degree in Nursing
• Current, active, and unrestricted RN license in the state of Louisiana
• Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting
• Background as a charge nurse, preceptor, unit educator, or clinical lead is preferred