Overview

The Director of Organizational Development & Learning is responsible for driving initiatives that enhance leadership development, workforce training, and organizational effectiveness within an autism-focused behavioral health organization. This role plays a critical part in fostering a positive workplace culture, developing employee capabilities, and implementing learning strategies that support high-quality autism care. The Director will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to ensure employees are well-equipped to provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals with autism and their families

Responsibilities

Organizational Development & Culture

• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen company culture, employee engagement, and workforce retention.

• Drive change management initiatives to support growth, transformation, and process improvements.

• Use data-driven insights, employee feedback, and organizational assessments to inform development initiatives.

Learning & Development Programs

• Design and implement training programs that enhance clinical, behavioral, and leadership competencies across all levels of the organization.

• Oversee onboarding programs to ensure new employees receive a strong foundation in autism care, company values, and best practices.

• Evaluate and implement learning technologies, e-learning platforms, and innovative training methods to enhance employee development.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Establish leadership development initiatives to build a strong pipeline of emerging leaders within the organization.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training opportunities to strengthen management capabilities.

• Lead succession planning efforts to identify and develop high-potential employees for future leadership roles.

Clinical & Behavioral Health Training

• Partner with clinical leadership to develop specialized training for therapists, behavior technicians, and clinical staff on autism intervention strategies.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, certifications, and continuing education requirements for employees.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development to improve service delivery.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with HR, clinical teams, and senior leadership to align training and development initiatives with organizational goals.

• Partner with external training providers, universities, and professional organizations to expand learning opportunities.

• Communicate the impact of organizational development initiatives through reports and presentations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Behavioral Health, Psychology, or a related field preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in organizational development, learning & development, or leadership development, preferably in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.

• 3+ years of experience managing a diverse Organizational Development & Learning team.