Education Facilitator

Guidelight Health is a cutting-edge behavioral healthcare company dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) services. As a newly launched organization, we are on a mission to redefine the behavioral health industry by delivering exceptional care, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, and prioritizing the well-being of those we serve. At Guidelight Health, we are building a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are eager to be part of this exciting journey to reshape mental health care. Join us in making a lasting impact!

 

Title: Education Facilitator

Reports to: Executive Director

Department/Location: Onsite at our Norwood location

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Summary:  

The Education Facilitator plays a vital role in supporting the educational needs of adolescents participating in our PHP and IOP programs. This position ensures that students continue to engage in their educational goals while receiving treatment for their behavioral and mental health challenges. 

This is a Monday-Friday Per Diem role with the hours of 12pm-3pm (approximately 15 hours/week)

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with academic institutions and families to ensure students maintain educational progress while in treatment. 

• Provide individualized educational support tailored to the needs of each adolescent, adapting curricula and lesson plans where necessary. 

• Serve as a liaison between educational institutions and Guidelight Health staff to ensure seamless communication and support for student academic requirements. 

• Develop and implement educational strategies that align with the therapeutic goals of the adolescent's treatment plan. 

• Assist in creating an environment that fosters both academic achievement and emotional well-being. 

• Conduct assessments to evaluate educational needs and progress, while keeping accurate records of student performance and engagement. 

• Maintain a structured yet flexible learning environment that is conducive to both learning and therapeutic support. 

• 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. 

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. 

*Please do not contact our public clinical admissions line regarding this or any other job posting. For recruiting-related inquiries, please contact the Talent team at Talent@guidelighthealth.com

Guidelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, feels valued and included. 

We want to be a place where every employee has a voice and feels truly welcome, appreciated, free to be themselves, and empowered and enabled to do their best work. Our differences make us unique, and we actively support these differences and work to create communities of respect throughout our company. www.guidelighthealth.com  

Pay Range$32—$35 USD

Benefits & Perks 

At Guidelight, we value a work-life integration culture. This approach allows our teammates to focus on what matters most to them, while also caring for our clients and fellow teammates. We have found that this promotes a sustainable and successful culture, and we offer the following benefits to our teammates to demonstrate this commitment to each other.  

As a Guidelight teammate, working 32+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HealthJoy unlimited therapy, UHC wellness program, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance. 
• Time Off: Responsible PTO, in lieu of a traditional accrual-based policy, which allows full-time and part-time employees to take the time they need, when they need it, while ensuring continuity of care and team collaboration
• 401(k): With company match.
• Licensing: All licensing fees covered, including opportunities for cross-licensure when applicable. 
• Professional Development: Annual stipend for tuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs.
• Clinical Supervision & Growth: Pre-licensed clinicians receive structured clinical supervision toward licensure, and all clinicians benefit from best-in-class supervision grounded in our state-of-the-art PHP/IOP curriculum.