Education Specialist

Education SpecialistWeekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care.Launching in early 2027, our location in Falls Church, Virginia, will be home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers will build our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.As an Education Specialist, you'll work thoughtfully with our adolescent patients (age 12-18) to transition students from their schools to Compass, help them execute on their school IEPs and supervised learning plans, and help re-integrate patients back into their day-to-day lives after program. This role will consist of partnering closely with the entirety of our treatment teams, including Group Therapists, Family Therapists, and Prescribers to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care. We are seeking an experienced Education Specialist who is passionate about working with children and adolescents who have a range of diagnosis in mood and anxiety disorders.Please note that this role is set to start in mid January and will consist of 5 weeks of training prior to launching for patients, and will be 100% onsite at our Falls Church location.What You'll Do:Work closely with team members to support the educational needs of patientsLead communication efforts with patients' home schoolsOversee the obtaining and sharing of school assignments with the patients' home schoolsComplete educational assessments with patients to determine academic needsCreate academic plans with patientsProvide support to parents/guardians as it pertains to the patient's educational needs and provide them with educational updatesAssist patients with executive functioning skills, as neededLead supervised study, executive functioning skills groups and other academic groups, as neededProctor school assessmentsChart communication with parents, schools, and patientsAttend rounds daily or as recommendedParticipate in family sessions when appropriateProvide insurance utilization team with educational updatesIn partnership with primary therapists, oversee the school staffing process including prepping the patient as well as coordinating, facilitating, and participating in school staffings and other school meetingsPrepare proper documentation for school throughout the patient stayProvide the team with updates including the transition plan and school staffingWhen needed, support outreach efforts to schoolsFocus on building relationships with schools which may include coordinating, planning and co-leading school presentationsWho You Are:Degree in the field of education (Master's Preferred)Virginia active teaching license (required)Special Education certification (Secondary preferred)Experience working in a school setting with students who have emotional disabilitiesKnowledge of school systems and special education processesExperience with classroom managementExperience with students and families in crisisExcellent time management skillsAbility to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environmentWe are committed to a fair and equitable work environment. The expected compensation range for this role is $65,000 —$75,000 USD.We know job descriptions can be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to apply!Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming. Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare.A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us, and hopefully will be to you, too. Cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient centered care, passion, innovation, and agility should be your power sources. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a joint mission towards healing our communities.We look at your investment in your purpose as a two-way street. We are proud to offer plenty of space for growth, and opportunities to pursue continuous development within our organization. For eligible positions, our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k program with company matching, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities.Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft, so whether or not you check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply – we'd be grateful to hear from you!