Teacher- Academic (Full Time)

Brentwood Acquisition, Inc.; Flowood, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare in Flowood, Mississippi seeks a full-time teacher to develop, implement and evaluate instructional programs for hospitalized children and adolescents.

The teacher will communicate regularly with school personnel and attending physicians regarding assignments, test results and special education needs, and administer approved testing instruments as ordered. Provide ongoing progress reports to families per hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Valid teaching license/certificate.
• Preferred: Graduate of a four-year accredited institution.
• 1-3 years experience in the behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate instructional programs for hospitalized children/adolescents.
• Regular communication with school personnel and attending physicians on assignments, tests and needs.
• Administer and report approved testing instruments as ordered.
• Provide ongoing progress reports to families per hospital policy.

Skills

Teaching license

Behavioral health experience

Hospital setting

Education

Bachelor's degree or teaching certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented Full Time Teacher!

MUST be available to attend the Full Hospital and Departmental orientation: MONDAY -FRIDAY (8 AM - 5 PM)

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a provider of quality psychiatric treatment services for adults, children and adolescents. Our outpatient services are a convenient drive to areas in Hinds County, Madison County and Rankin County. We also provide inpatient services for those who need more structured treatment. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, our goal is to help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a secure and nurturing environment. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 133-bed acute psychiatric care facility located in Flowood, Mississippi. We are accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and certified by Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE®. We provide psychiatric treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, phobia and more. It is important these issues get treated so individuals are able to lead a healthy and happy life.

Position Summary: The teacher is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of instructional programs to all assigned, hospitalized children and adolescents. The teacher is directly responsible for regular communication to school personnel and attending physicians regarding assignments, test results, special education needs, and behavioral reports, within the hospital’s educational setting. The teacher is responsible for administering, and reporting approved testing instruments ordered by attending physicians or given by the classroom teacher to affected personnel.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT BRENTWOOD AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Qualifications

Minimum: Valid teaching license/certificate.

Preferred: Graduate of a four-year accredited institution.1-3 years experience in the behavioral health setting.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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