Academic Liaison/Coach

The Berman Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Berman Center in Atlanta, GA seeks an Academic Liaison/Coach to support participants' educational goals while in treatment. This on-site, full-time role involves individualized academic coaching, coordinating with schools, and helping students plan and track progress in core subjects.

You will work closely with clinical staff, families, and school personnel to ensure education is integrated into treatment, while teaching time management and study strategies in a supportive, trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Academic coaching and goal-setting experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Background in Education, tutoring, or teaching.
• Competency in Mathematics for middle/high school and early college coursework.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience with adolescents or adults in academic support or student services.
• Understanding of mental health and substance use challenges and willingness to work in a therapeutic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple participants' academic plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic coaching and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate with schools and educational institutions to support treatment participants.
• Assist participants with homework and study plans, especially in core subjects.
• Document outcomes and track educational progress in treatment plans.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and communicate regularly with families and school personnel to integrate education into treatment.

Skills

Academic coaching

Communication skills

Adapt instruction

Mathematics proficiency

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Adolescent experience

Education background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

The Berman Center provides comprehensive support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges and/or substance misuse. Grounded in Jewish values of community, healing, and wholeness, the center uses a spiritually-holistic approach to help participants move from surviving to thriving. Treatment is customized and multidisciplinary, designed to support both participants and their families. The Berman Center offers Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for adults 18+, as well as an IOP program for adolescents ages 14-18. Team members join a collaborative environment focused on compassionate, evidence-based care.

Role Description

The Academic Liaison/Coach is a full-time, on-site role based in Atlanta, GA, responsible for helping participants maintain and progress in their academic journey while in treatment. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing individualized academic coaching, coordinating with schools and educational institutions, and supporting participants in setting and achieving realistic academic goals. The role involves assisting with homework and study plans, particularly in core subjects such as mathematics, monitoring academic progress, and documenting outcomes. The Academic Liaison/Coach will collaborate closely with clinical staff, communicate regularly with families and school personnel, and ensure educational needs are integrated into each participant’s treatment plan. This position also includes facilitating skill-building sessions on time management, organization, and study strategies in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Academic Coaching and general Coaching to support goal-setting, motivation, and follow-through.
• Strong Communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively with participants, families, school staff, and treatment teams.
• Background in Education, tutoring, or teaching, with the ability to adapt instruction to diverse learning needs.
• Competency in Mathematics sufficient to support middle school, high school, and early college-level coursework.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with adolescents and/or adults in academic support, coaching, or student services settings.
• Understanding of mental health and substance use challenges and willingness to work within a therapeutic environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple participants' academic plans simultaneously.
• Comfort working in a multidisciplinary team and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Experience collaborating with schools and knowledge of 504/IEP processes is beneficial.