Director of Education

Overview

Montrose Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Director of Education to join our team!

 

At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital for Adults, located in Chicago not far from Lake Michigan, we provide premier inpatient care for children ages 5-12, adolescents ages 13-17, adults age 18 and older, and senior adults age 55 and older. We also offer outpatient care for adolescents and adults. With a dedicated team of professionals, the hospital offers a supportive environment designed to promote healing and long-term stability. Working at Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital offers a meaningful opportunity to support patients on their path to healing while being part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team. It’s a rewarding environment where colleagues are dedicated to providing throughtful and patient centered care every day.

 

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital offers an extensive array of benefits to our valued team members. Current offerings encompass: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement 

 

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Research and evaluate the curricula, teaching procedures and educational materials within the facility’s education system.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Prepare and implement short-term and long-term plans for the program with staff input in order to ensure ongoing growth and excellence in the educational program.

· Develop the program's mission, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures.

· Provide oversight of the education programs of the facility

· Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.

· Assist in the development and implementation of cost containment efforts for the program.

· Oversee the selection process of staff based on program's acuity level.

· Maintain a working relationship with local school district personnel to enhance public awareness of the education program at the facility.

· Responsible for the investigation of unusual incidents and grievances and take appropriate action.

· Emphasize and role model the importance of maintaining a therapeutic classroom environment that encourages and supports student's rights.

· Support an environment conducive to professional growth and learning by providing staff development programs to improve competence.

· Participate in interdepartmental activities to improve communication.

· Act as representative and liaison in the community and other service system agency contacts.

· Participate in staff development designed to meet individual professional needs.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Master's degree in education required.

· Two or more years’ experience in the educational field with program supervision experience preferred.

 

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Current state teacher's license/certification

 

Salary Range: $63,000-$65,000

 

 

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

 

 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

 

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