What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Liaison position at Discovery Behavioral Health?
Discovery Mood & Anxiety
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with mental health and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.
Position Summary:
The Educational Liaison is responsible for assisting and supporting residents, family and the educational system during the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. Educational Liaison is responsible for contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process.
Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinates with parents and school upon admission, regarding educational needs of the client and sets appropriate school work schedule.
- Determines whether the client has any special needs regarding educational requirements, communicates those needs to the treatment team and assists the resident in fulfilling those needs.
- Communicates with client’s school regarding assignments and tasks. Facilitates the timely completion of assignments and tasks.
- Communicates with school counselor and parents regarding status of client’s educational progress.
- Assists parents with communication to school and school counselor.
- If client is not enrolled in school, assists parents to enroll client in an alternative school to help complete educational minimums.
- Contributes to the well-being of all residents by serving as a positive role model, demonstrating professional and caring manner toward co-workers, residents, and guests. Treat all residents, guests and co-workers respectfully and courteously.
- Maintains a clean environment and ensures that the house is tidy and clean.
- Makes timely request for leave and makes sure there is coverage for any scheduled shift that is missed.
- Performs any other assigned and/or requested duties.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED and at least two years’ experience working within the mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field preferred OR
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and two years’ experience working within the mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field preferred OR
- Master’s degree from an accredited university and one years’ experience working within the mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field preferred.
- Must possess a current Driver’s License in good standing
Employment Status: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm
Work Location: On-site - Fairfield, CT
Compensation: Pay Range: $19.00-22.00 hourly
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Salary : $19 - $22