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# Onboarding & Training Specialist, New Hampshire at The Ridge RTC

- **Company:** The Ridge RTC
- **Location:** Milton New Hampshire, United States
- **Compensation:** $27–$30/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-05-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/theridge/jobs/4247924009

## Job description

## About Altior Healthcare

Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

The Onboarding Specialist plays an active role in the onboarding, training, and ongoing development of Ridge staff. Working in close partnership with the Training Supervisor, HR, and leadership team, this position takes direct ownership of orientation programming and staff development initiatives and supports training efforts around on-the-floor coaching and policy reinforcement. The Onboarding Specialist ensures that employees are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to perform successfully.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead HR logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, material preparation, and communication for all new employees.
- Focus on ensuring new hires in their first 90 days are engaged and trained to do their job.
- Assist in conducting training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development opportunities across various departments.
- Collaborate with site and HR leadership to design, plan, and implement training programs to meet organizational needs.
- Review and assess the effectiveness of current training materials and programs, implementing enhancements/modifications to improve engagement, learning, and retention.
- Support Training Supervisor with on-the-floor training, coaching, and mentorship to Clinical Assistants and other designated staff.
- Collect and analyze feedback from training participants to identify areas for improvement and measure program effectiveness.
- Communicate policy updates, procedural changes, and training expectations to staff in a timely and clear manner.
- Maintain accurate records of training participation, coaching sessions, and assigned competencies.
- Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures through regular review and staying up to date on changes.
- Support compliance with DHHS standards, audits, inspections, and documentation reviews as requested.
- Flex schedule as needed, including second-shift and weekends, to provide consistent training support across all operational hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

## QUALIFICATIONS

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in residential or therapeutic settings preferred.
- 2+ years’ minimum experience in learning and development, training, and employee engagement.
- Excellent public speaking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including second shift, noon to 8:00 PM shifts, weekends, and adjusted schedules as needed.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Institute certification preferred.

Salary Range $27—$30 USD

## Benefits

- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
- 401k with 4% match.
- Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.
- Chef made meals onsite.
- Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.
- Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

[Privacy Policy](https://www.altiorhealthcare.com/privacy-policy/) l [Discrimination Policy](https://www.altiorhealthcare.com/discrimination-policy/)

## About The Ridge RTC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Ridge RTC is a short-term residential treatment center for adolescents (ages 12–17) and emerging adults (18–20) offering intensive mental health and substance use treatment in structured New England settings.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Altior Healthcare; LinkedIn lists “Public Company” but no public ticker exists — likely a classification error)
- **Headquarters**: Milton, New Hampshire, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Mental health care (adolescent residential treatment)
- **Target customers**: B2C – families of teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and emotional dysregulation
- **Mission/purpose**: “Providing exceptional care and support for our clients” and “making a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their families” (from careers page)

## Products & Services
- **Intensive Teen Residential Treatment**: A minimum of 3 individual therapy sessions per week, 3 group sessions per day, weekly family therapy, and weekly psychiatric care. Includes medication management, physical exercise, and nutrition. Tailored to each client’s needs.
- **Equine-Assisted Therapy** (Maine campus): Ground-based interactions with horses under licensed clinician supervision to build emotional regulation, trust, and relational skills. Integrated into individualized treatment plans.
- **Emerging Adult Program** (ages 18–20): Similar intensive structure for young adults.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not publicly available; total funding not disclosed (likely funded by parent Altior Healthcare)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Altior Healthcare (parent company); accredited by The Joint Commission; in‑network with Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Harvard Pilgrim, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Carelon, Beacon, Multiplan
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expanded New Hampshire campus by 7 beds in February 2026 to meet surging demand
  - Released first clinical outcomes report showing a **62% reduction in depression symptoms**, sustained through one year post-discharge
  - Launched equine-assisted therapy program in Maine (May 2026)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Intensity of care**: One of the most intensive teen residential programs in the country (3 individual + 3 group sessions per day)
- **Natural setting**: Campuses in New Hampshire and mid‑coast Maine leverage the healing power of nature
- **Equine therapy**: A differentiated, evidence‑based modality not commonly offered in residential treatment
- **Accreditation**: The Joint Commission accreditation signals quality and compliance

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding physical capacity to meet growing demand for adolescent mental health services
- Integrating innovative therapeutic modalities (e.g., equine therapy) into core clinical model
- Publishing clinical outcomes to demonstrate efficacy and attract insurance partnerships

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “A culture of inclusivity and belonging” – diversity celebrated, authentic self-expression encouraged
- **Benefits**: 100% employer‑provided medical plans, comprehensive PTO, birthday PTO, mental health and life coaching assistance
- **Career development**: Clinical training, leadership training, personalized development plans, local university partnerships
- **Work environment**: Healing-focused, collaborative team of therapists, nurses, case managers, and support staff
- **Scheduling**: Flexible schedules that work for you (likely on‑site at residential campuses)
- **Remote/hybrid**: Not specified; roles are likely on‑site given the nature of residential care

## Sources
1. [theridgertc.com](https://theridgertc.com/careers/) – Careers page (benefits, culture, open roles)
2. [theridgertc.com](https://theridgertc.com/) – Main site (program details, insurance partners, mission)
3. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/the-ridge-rtc) – Company overview, founding year, news on expansion and outcomes
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ridge-treatment-center) – Employee count (21), leadership, industry classification

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