Clinical Educator – Pediatric Behavioral Health

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital seeks a Clinical Educator to support educational services for children and adolescents in inpatient and partial hospitalization programs. You will provide instruction, develop interventions, and contribute to treatment planning while ensuring student safety and documentation.

The role involves collaborating with the Academy leadership, managing classroom dynamics, and maintaining an organized learning environment within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters preferred.
• One year teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies for a special education population, crisis and behavior management.
• Certification and licensure required: Relevant Illinois teaching certificate; Special Education certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in ongoing educational assessments of patients.
• Provides instruction to patients while maintaining an orderly, disciplined classroom structure.
• Develops special interventions for patients unable to function in the classroom.
• Assists in curriculum development.
• Participates in patient treatment planning and staffings when necessary.
• Maintains records and prepares patient lesson plans.
• Ensures a safe, sanitary environment aligns with clinical care requirements.

Skills

Teaching

Special Education

Curriculum Development

Case Management

Interventions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital seeks a Clinical Educator to support educational services for children and adolescents in inpatient and partial hospitalization programs. You will provide instruction, develop interventions, and contribute to treatment planning while ensuring student safety and documentation.

The role involves collaborating with the Academy leadership, managing classroom dynamics, and maintaining an organized learning environment within a clinical setting.