Education Specialist

About This Role

As the largest provider of 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.

Our newest location in Silver Spring, MD, is home to top local talent in behavioral health care.Compass Health Center is seeking an Education Specialist who is passionate about working with adolescents.

This is a full time position during the school year.Our Education Specialists work alongside experienced clinicians and support adolescents (aged 12-18) who are struggling with a variety of mental health needs.

In this role, you will serve as a liaison between the patient’s school, the family and Compass for all education needs. What You’ll Do :

• Work closely with team members to support the educational needs of patients
• Lead communication efforts with patients’ home schools
• Oversee the obtaining and sharing of school assignments with the patients’ home schools
• Complete educational assessments with patients to determine academic needs
• Create academic plans with patients
• Provide support to parents / guardians as it pertains to the patient’s educational needs and provide them with educational updates
• Assist patients with executive functioning skills, as needed
• Lead supervised study, executive functioning skills groups and other academic groups, as needed
• Proctor school assessments
• Chart communication with parents, schools, and patients
• Attend rounds daily or as recommended
• Participate in family sessions when appropriate
• Provide insurance utilization team with educational updates
• In 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 meetings
• Prepare proper documentation for school throughout the patient stay
• Provide the team with updates including the transition plan and school staffing
• When needed, support outreach efforts to schools
• Focus on building relationships with schools which may include coordinating, planning and co-leading school presentations

Who You Are :

• Degree in the field of education (Master's Preferred)
• Maryland active teaching license
• Special Education certification (Secondary preferred)
• Experience working in a school setting with students who have emotional disabilities
• Knowledge of school systems and special education processes
• Experience with classroom management
• Experience with students and families in crisis
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment

Benefits & Perks

We know that you will be dedicated to your purpose here. We look at that investment 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.