Educational Specialist - Texas Behavioral Health Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District. It is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines. As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 years -5 years of related experience, with at least 3 years working in the special education setting.
• State of Texas Board of Educators Teaching Certification in Special Education

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient transition plans and care plans for all inpatient and day treatment psychiatry patients
• Creates transition plans for patients in grades K - 12
• Organizes and manages patient caseload to provide timely information to the patient's school and medical teams
• Implements and supports patient's treatment/medical goals in the community school setting
• Coordinates enrollment in Dallas hospital school program when appropriate
• Determines and recommends appropriate academic and behavioral accommodations in the school setting
• Coordinates school transitions with the family, medical team and community school
• Interprets individualized education plans (IEP) or 504 plans
• Interprets complex educational and medical testing, such as neuropsychological evaluations
• Has in-depth knowledge of special education law, as well as the Annual Review and Dismissal (ARD) process; has in-depth knowledge of Section 504 and how it is implemented in the school setting
• Knows of and applies educational resources in the psychiatric classroom setting and makes recommendations on using these resources in the patient's community school
• Performs duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level