Education Facilitator

Guidelight Health; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Licensing fees covered

Job summary

Guidelight Health, a growing behavioral health organization in Norwood, MA, seeks an Education Facilitator to support the educational goals of adolescents in PHP/IOP programs. This PER DIEM role runs Monday–Friday from 12pm to 3pm (approximately 15 hours per week), reporting to the Executive Director.

You will collaborate with schools and families, tailor curricula, and bridge education with treatment plans to promote academic progress and emotional well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Special Education, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with adolescents, ideally within a behavioral health or special education setting.
• Experience in educational planning and facilitating curriculum for students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues and their impact on learning and development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, counselors, and case managers.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable, with a passion for working with adolescents.

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

Adolescents experience

Educational planning

Curriculum adaptation

Collaborative teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Guidelight Health is a cutting-edge behavioral healthcare company dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) services. As a newly launched organization, we are on a mission to redefine the behavioral health industry by delivering exceptional care, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, and prioritizing the well-being of those we serve. At Guidelight Health, we are building a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are eager to be part of this exciting journey to reshape mental health care. Join us in making a lasting impact!

Reports to: Executive Director

Department/Location: Onsite at our Norwood location

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Education Facilitator plays a vital role in supporting the educational needs of adolescents participating in our PHP and IOP programs. This position ensures that students continue to engage in their educational goals while receiving treatment for their behavioral and mental health challenges.

This is a Monday-Friday Per Diem role with the hours of 12pm-3pm (approximately 15 hours/week)

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.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Special Education, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with adolescents, ideally within a behavioral health or special education setting.
• Proven experience in educational planning and facilitating curriculum for students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues and their impact on learning and development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, counselors, and case managers.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable, with a passion for working with adolescents.

Guidelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, feels valued and included.

We want to be a place where every employee has a voice and feels truly welcome, appreciated, free to be themselves, and empowered and enabled to do their best work. Our differences make us unique, and we actively support these differences and work to create communities of respect throughout our company. www.guidelighthealth.com

Pay Range

$32 - $35 USD

At Guidelight, we value a work-life integration culture. This approachallows our teammates to focus on what matters most to them, whilealso caring for our clients and fellow teammates. We have found thatthis promotes a sustainable and successful culture, and we offerthefollowing benefits to our teammates todemonstratethis commitmentto each other.

As a Guidelight teammate, working 32+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HealthJoy unlimited therapy, UHC wellness program, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance.
• Time Off: Responsible PTO, in lieu of a traditional accrual-based policy, which allows full-time and part-time employees to take the time theyneed, when they need it, while ensuring continuity of care and team collaboration
• 401(k):With company match.
• Licensing: All licensing fees covered, including opportunities for cross-licensure when applicable.
• Professional Development: Annual stipend fortuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs.
• Clinical Supervision & Growth: Pre-licensed clinicians receive structured clinical supervision toward licensure, and all clinicians benefit from best-in-class supervision grounded in our state-of-the-art PHP/IOP curriculum.