Tutor/Teacher Asst. - Part-time

UHS • Bartlett, TN

40d

About The Position

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse. Job Description The Tutor assists students and teachers in meeting stated educational goals and provides direct student behavior management under the supervision of a Teacher. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic class room setting, crisis intervention and behavior management. This opportunity provides the following: UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions Generous Paid Time Off

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Education or related field highly preferred; high school diploma required.
• Experience: One-year experience working with a psychiatric patient population preferred.
• Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of effective educational strategies age specific growth and development; limit setting and crisis and behavior management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in Education or related field highly preferred
• One-year experience working with a psychiatric patient population preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of effective educational strategies age specific growth and development; limit setting and crisis and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• The Tutor assists students and teachers in meeting stated educational goals
• Provides direct student behavior management under the supervision of a Teacher
• Provision of a safe and therapeutic class room setting
• Crisis intervention and behavior management

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• excellent comprehensive benefits
• opportunities for advancement
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees