Clinical Nurse Trainer

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Clinical/Nurse Trainer (Mental Health & Suicide Prevention)

Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 w/ full benefits.

Contract Length: March 2026 - December 2026 (opportunity to extend)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Trainer to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs focused on mental health topics within the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. The ideal candidate brings significant expertise in mental health and suicide prevention—especially safety planning interventions—and has direct experience with the unique needs of the veteran population. Familiarity with telehealth service delivery and evidence-based mental health and education strategies is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training Program Development: Design and develop comprehensive training materials and modules on mental health assessment, suicide prevention, and safety planning, tailored for VA clinicians and staff.

• Delivery of Training: Facilitate engaging, effective classroom and virtual (telehealth-based) training sessions for multi-disciplinary VA staff, including nurses, social workers, and providers.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a resource and subject matter expert on current best practices in mental health care, suicide risk mitigation, and telehealth service delivery.

• Evaluation and Quality Improvement: Assess training effectiveness through participant feedback, outcome analysis, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with VA leadership, education coordinators, and external agencies to ensure alignment of training initiatives with national standards and VA priorities.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license with substantial experience (3 – 5 years) in mental health and suicide prevention, preferably within the VA system.

• Direct experience with safety planning and suicide risk assessment protocols.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate both in-person and telehealth training programs.

• Strong communication, presentation, and group facilitation skills.

• Experience with adult learning principles and instructional design.

• Commitment to trauma-informed, veteran-centered care and continuous professional development.

This role provides a unique opportunity to shape how mental health and suicide prevention care is delivered to veterans, empowering VA clinicians and staff through high-impact training and support.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.