TEACHER/EDUCATOR (ACADEMY/EDUCATION) - FULL TIME (SIGN ON BONUS)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental vision and 4

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with a company

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. Hartgrove Behavioral Health System seeks an educator to support educational programs for pediatric and adolescent patients in a psychiatric setting.

The role involves delivering structured instruction, developing interventions, and participating in treatment planning to enhance patient progress. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) and an Illinois teaching certificate, with preference for Special Education certification and ED/BD teaching

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience teaching ED/BD children or adolescents desired.
• Illinois teaching certificate; Special Education certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver educational assessments for patients.
• Provide instruction while maintaining orderly, structured classroom.
• Develop interventions for patients unable to function in class setting.
• Participate in patient treatment planning and record-keeping.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Individualized instruction

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System consists of a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for a diverse population of all ages. Hartgrove is a flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc. and throughout Illinois. Hartgrove is a state-of-the-art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a highly compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services.

Participates in ongoing educational assessments of patients. Provides instruction to patients while maintaining an orderly and disciplined structure in the classroom. Develops special interventions for patients unable to function within the classroom setting. Assists in curriculum development. Participates in patient treatment planning and staffing when necessary. Understands the basic growth and development milestones with appropriate interventions specific to the age and population served. Completes patient lesson plans. Completes and maintains all records as required. Maintains an adequate supply of appropriate instructional materials relative to patient’s age and functioning level. Participates in case management activities as required. Assures the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental vision and prescription plan
• Generous paid time off
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

For more information aout benefits, please visit: UHS Benefits Service Center.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred.

Experience: One year teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Valid Illinois teaching certificate; certification in Special Education preferred.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of effective teaching skills and educational strategies with a special education population, individual and group management skills, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and crisis and behavior management.

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One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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