Adolescent Education & Therapy Liaison

Guidelight; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

PTO Policy

401(k) matching

Licensing covered

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Guidelight Health is seeking an Education Facilitator to support the educational needs of adolescents enrolled in our PHP and IOP programs. You will help students stay on track with school goals while they receive behavioral health treatment, collaborating with schools, families, and Guidelight clinicians.

This part-time, onsite role runs Monday to Friday, 12pm–3pm (about 15 hours/week) in Waltham, MA. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in education or related field and experience with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Special Education, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with adolescents in behavioral health or special education.
• Experience in educational planning and curriculum development for diverse learners.
• Strong understanding of mental health impacts on learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with academic institutions and families to ensure students maintain educational progress while in treatment.
• Provide individualized educational support tailored to the needs of each adolescent, adapting curricula and lesson plans where necessary.
• Serve as a liaison between educational institutions and Guidelight Health staff to ensure seamless communication and support for student academic requirements.
• Develop and implement educational strategies that align with the therapeutic goals of the adolescent's treatment plan.
• Assist in creating an environment that fosters both academic achievement and emotional well-being.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate educational needs and progress, while keeping accurate records of student performance and engagement.
• Maintain a structured yet flexible learning environment that is conducive to both learning and therapeutic support.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals to integrate educational services with treatment plans.
• Provide guidance to adolescents to help them improve study habits, time management, and academic confidence.

Skills

Adolescent experience

Educational planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Compassionate & patient

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

Guidelight Health is seeking an Education Facilitator to support the educational needs of adolescents enrolled in our PHP and IOP programs. You will help students stay on track with school goals while they receive behavioral health treatment, collaborating with schools, families, and Guidelight clinicians.

This part-time, onsite role runs Monday to Friday, 12pm–3pm (about 15 hours/week) in Waltham, MA. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in education or related field and experience with diverse