Education Facilitator

The role

The Education Facilitator supports the educational needs of adolescents in PHP and IOP programs. This person ensures students engage in educational goals while receiving behavioral and mental health treatment.

What you will do

• Collaborate with academic institutions and families to ensure students maintain educational progress.
• Provide individualized educational support tailored to the needs of each adolescent.
• Serve as a liaison between educational institutions and Guidelight Health staff.
• Develop and implement educational strategies that align with therapeutic goals.
• Assist in creating an environment that fosters academic achievement and emotional well-being.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate educational needs and progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and engagement.
• Maintain a structured yet flexible learning environment.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals to integrate educational services with treatment plans.
• Provide guidance to adolescents to help them improve study habits, time management, and academic confidence.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Special Education, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with adolescents, ideally within a behavioral health or special education setting.
• Proven experience in educational planning and facilitating curriculum for students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues and their impact on learning and development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, counselors, and case managers.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable, with a passion for working with adolescents.

Nice to have

• experience working with adolescents, ideally within a behavioral health or special education setting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• HealthJoy unlimited therapy
• UHC wellness program
• HSA/FSA options
• pet insurance
• Responsible PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• All licensing fees covered
• Annual stipend for tuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs
• Structured clinical supervision for pre-licensed clinicians
• Best-in-class supervision grounded in PHP/IOP curriculum

About the company

Guidelight Health is a behavioral healthcare company providing PHP and IOP services. They are a newly launched organization aiming to redefine the behavioral health industry.