Academic Assistant at Muir Wood Healthcare Riverside, CA

Muir Wood Healthcare; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401k + Match

PTO/Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Muir Wood Healthcare is seeking an Academic Assistant in Riverside, CA. You will be responsible for developing Individual Education Plans, providing tutoring, and conducting academic assessments for clients facing mental health challenges.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and teaching experience. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401k matching, and PTO. Join our compassionate team dedicated to helping teens manage their lives positively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Teaching experience, preferably in a high school or special education setting.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Individual Education Plans for clients.
• Provide individual tutoring to clients.
• Complete weekly progress reports for parents.
• Conduct comprehensive academic assessments.
• Notify treatment team of behavioral concerns.
• Participate in educational outings for clients.
• Attend weekly staff meetings as needed.
• Professionally relate to clients and peers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience in a classroom environment

Strong written and communication skills

Knowledge of the 12-step model of recovery

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Academic Assistant job at Muir Wood Healthcare. Riverside, CA. With 17 facilities in Northern, Central, and Southern California, Muir Wood is a residential and outpatient treatment program designed for teen boys and girls, ages 12-17, with mental health and substance use disorders. In our safe, comfortable, and structured environments, our compassionate clinicians help teens explore and process sensitive issues while learning to manage their lives in productive ways. We provide high-quality Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment, creating an environment where teens and their families feel cared for, valued, and engaged. Our academic program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We are in‑network with Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, MHN, Magellan, Halcyon, and Optum, making our exceptional brand of teen treatment accessible to as many families as possible. Our guiding philosophy emphasizes kindness and compassion over confrontation and control.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop an Individual Education Plan for each client of Muir Wood in collaboration with their parents, home school, instructors, and school district
• Provide individual tutoring to clients in need of 1:1 educational needs
• Complete weekly progress reports for parent/authorized representative of client
• Conduct comprehensive academic assessments for each client as indicated
• Notify the Clinical Director and treatment team of all behavioral concerns and thoroughly document incidents in the client's file
• Participate in educational and cultural outings for clients
• Participate in weekly staff meetings as needed
• Professionally, ethically, and compassionately relate to clients and peers at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Academics and Clinical Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Teaching experience in a classroom environment, preferably in a high school or special education setting
• Strong written and communication skills
• Knowledge of the philosophy and approach of the 12‑step model of recovery (AA, NA, Al‑Anon, etc.) strongly preferred

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k + Match
• PTO/Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Marketplace

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.