Eating Recovery Center

Provides comprehensive eating disorder treatment network

Education Specialist

Tutoring & Academic SupportUpdated on Nov 10

Part-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in psychology, education, behavioral sciences, or a related field is required.
Two to four years of teaching experience in a classroom or school environment is required.
Strong knowledge of behavioral health conditions, treatment modalities, and therapeutic interventions is required.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals is required.
Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental attitude are required to support individuals facing mental health challenges.
Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to comprehensive treatment plans is required.
Knowledge of educational methodologies, curriculum design, and specialized education is required.

Responsibilities

Deliver group academic support sessions to patients in a classroom setting.
Create a safe and inclusive environment that encourages work completion and fosters community among attendees.
Provide one-on-one educational support personalized to patients' needs and treatment plans.
Offer guidance, resources, and assistance to help patients develop coping mechanisms that support their mental health goals.
Manage a caseload of 18–22 patients while balancing caseload and patient-facing time.
Develop comprehensive education plans intended to maintain patients' academic standing in their home school district, exploring alternative academic options as needed.
Advocate for realistic expectations and a reduced academic load while prioritizing recovery and treatment.
Access and coordinate state and county resources for tutoring and one-on-one instruction.
Collaborate with primary therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other behavioral healthcare professionals to support holistic patient care.
Collaborate with parents, authorized school staff, tutors, and guidance counselors to communicate and advocate for patients' academic needs, including transition meetings and 504 planning.
Track and assess patients' educational progress, identify areas for improvement, and adjust educational plans accordingly.
Work with the treatment team to address barriers or challenges faced by patients.
Maintain accurate and current records of educational sessions and relevant information in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Stay current on developments in eating, behavioral, and mental health disorders, their diagnoses, treatments, and interventions in support of patient recovery.
Stay informed about best practices in specialized education, child development, education trends, and learning differences.
Remain informed about company policies and procedures and complete required training and certificates through the ERC Pathlight University platform.

Desired Qualifications

Teaching certification is preferred.
Experience in behavioral healthcare settings providing education and support to patients dealing with mental health conditions is preferred.
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to behavioral healthcare education is preferred.

Who We Are

We’re changing lives, and we’re hiring people who want to do the same.

ERC Pathlight treats eating disorders, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions with evidence-based, compassionate care. We meet patients where they are, through locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, and help them build recovery that lasts.

Founded in 2008 by psychiatrists and psychologists, we’ve helped 35,000+ people start their recovery. The need for quality mental health care keeps growing, and we’re looking for people who want to meet it.

Why Join Us

Your work matters. You matter.

You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and leaders who do right by our patients, every time. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to transform mental health care, you belong here.

What you’ll be doing:

Schedule: This is a PRN position and will follow the school calendar year - August to May, Weekdays 1PM - 3 PM. Additional hours maybe needed depending on patient admissions.

As an Education Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing academic support to patients with behavioral health conditions, maintaining academic status and progress in their home school district while prioritizing treatment. Your expertise will be instrumental in facilitating an independent learning classroom environment, conducting education assessments, coordinating with the home school, developing specialized education plans, and collaborating with the treatment team to enhance patient outcomes and overall wellness.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Conduct Academic Support Sessions: Deliver group academic support sessions to patients in a classroom setting
- Create a safe and inclusive environment to encourage work completion and foster a sense of community among attendees
- Provide one-on-one educational support, personalized to their unique needs and treatment plans
- Offer guidance, resources, and assistance to help patients develop coping mechanisms that support their mental health goals
- A caseload is 18-22 patients, and there should be a balance between caseload and time patient-facing
Develop Educational Programs: Develop comprehensive education plans tailored to ideally maintain the patient’s academic standing at the home school district, exploring alternative academic options as needed
- Advocate for realistic expectations and a reduced academic load while prioritizing recovery and treatment
- Access and coordinate state/county resources for tutoring and one on one instruction
Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Team: Collaborate closely with primary therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other behavioral healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care
- Collaborate with parents, authorized school staff, tutors, and guidance counselors to effectively communicate and advocate the academic needs of patients
  - This may include transition meetings and 504 planning
- Monitor Patient Progress: Track and assess the educational progress of patients, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting educational plans accordingly
  - Work closely with the treatment team to address any barriers or challenges faced by patients
  - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of educational sessions and any relevant information to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Stay Current and Compliant: Stay updated with the latest developments in various eating, behavioral and mental health disorders and their diagnoses, treatments, and interventions in support of recovery for the patient
  - Stay informed of best practices in specialized education, child development, education trends and various learning differences
  - Be informed and current with company policies and procedures, required training and certificates within the ERC Pathlight University platform

Must haves:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, behavioral sciences or related field (required)
Teaching experience, 2-4 years in a classroom or school environment (required)
Strong knowledge of various behavioral health conditions, treatment modalities, and therapeutic interventions (required)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients, families, and healthcare professionals (required)
Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental attitude to support individuals facing mental health challenges (required)
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the support of comprehensive treatment plans (required)
Knowledge of educational methodologies, curriculum design, and specialized education (required)

Bonus qualities:

Teaching certification (preferred)
Experience working in behavioral healthcare settings, providing education and support to patients dealing with mental health conditions (preferred)
Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to behavioral healthcare education (preferred)

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.

About the Company

Eating Recovery Center

Provides comprehensive eating disorder treatment network

ERC is a national behavioral health system in the U.S. focused on treating eating disorders and mood/anxiety conditions through its Pathlight division. It offers a full continuum of care across inpatient, residential, PHP, and IOP settings, available at centers and via telehealth. Care teams of psychiatrists, dietitians, therapists, and nurses use evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT) with strong family involvement. Its goal is to provide integrated, coordinated treatment and broader access through partnerships with major insurers.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Series A
Total funding: $5.5M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2008

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