Director of Education
About The Position
Montrose Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Director of Education to join their team. Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital for Adults, located in Chicago, provides premier inpatient care for children ages 5-12, adolescents ages 13-17, adults age 18 and older, and senior adults age 55 and older. They also offer outpatient care for adolescents and adults. The hospital offers a supportive environment designed to promote healing and long-term stability. Working at Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital offers a meaningful opportunity to support patients on their path to healing while being part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing thoughtful and patient-centered care. The purpose of this role is to research and evaluate the curricula, teaching procedures and educational materials within the facility’s education system.
Requirements
- Master's degree in education required.
- Current state teacher's license/certification
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years’ experience in the educational field with program supervision experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and implement short-term and long-term plans for the program with staff input in order to ensure ongoing growth and excellence in the educational program.
- Develop the program's mission, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures.
- Provide oversight of the education programs of the facility
- Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of cost containment efforts for the program.
- Oversee the selection process of staff based on program's acuity level.
- Maintain a working relationship with local school district personnel to enhance public awareness of the education program at the facility.
- Responsible for the investigation of unusual incidents and grievances and take appropriate action.
- Emphasize and role model the importance of maintaining a therapeutic classroom environment that encourages and supports student's rights.
- Support an environment conducive to professional growth and learning by providing staff development programs to improve competence.
- Participate in interdepartmental activities to improve communication.
- Act as representative and liaison in the community and other service system agency contacts.
- Participate in staff development designed to meet individual professional needs.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
- Paid Holidays for work-life balance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
