Hartgrove Behavioral Health System

TEACHER/EDUCATOR (ACADEMY/EDUCATION) - FULL TIME

CHICAGO, ILPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Hartgrove Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.

  • Job overview

    The Teacher/Educator role at Hartgrove Behavioral Health System involves providing educational instruction and support to psychiatric patients, contributing to their treatment and development within a therapeutic environment.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role includes conducting educational assessments, delivering classroom instruction, developing special interventions, assisting in curriculum development, participating in treatment planning, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, generous paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), a valid Illinois teaching certificate, and preferably experience teaching emotionally disturbed or behaviorally disordered children or adolescents, along with knowledge of special education strategies and behavior management.

  • Work environment and culture

    Hartgrove Behavioral Health System promotes a compassionate, therapeutic, and team-oriented work environment dedicated to quality behavioral health services.

  • Company information

    Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is a 160-bed psychiatric hospital under Universal Health Services, Inc., a Fortune 500 company with extensive healthcare operations across the U.S. and internationally.

  • Application process

    Applicants are encouraged to apply online; unsolicited assistance from search firms is not accepted, and no phone calls or emails are requested.

  • Unique job features

    The role is distinguished by its setting in a state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital offering advanced behavioral health programs and a continuum of specialty services.

Company overview

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is a leading provider of mental health services, specializing in psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. They generate revenue through inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, including therapy, medication management, and specialized services for trauma and substance abuse. Established in 2007, Hartgrove has a history of innovation in mental health care, being one of the first to integrate advanced therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices. Their commitment to comprehensive care and community outreach has made them a trusted name in behavioral health.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your Bachelor’s degree and any teaching certifications, especially a valid Illinois teaching certificate and Special Education credentials if applicable, to align with Hartgrove Behavioral Health System’s requirements.

  • Emphasize your experience working with ED/BD children or adolescents, your skills in educational assessments, curriculum development, and your ability to maintain structured, therapeutic classroom environments tailored to behavioral health populations.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including the Hartgrove Behavioral Health System corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and follow up on status updates.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with educators, clinical staff, or HR personnel within Hartgrove Behavioral Health System’s education or behavioral health divisions; ice breakers could include asking about recent educational initiatives or expressing admiration for their patient-centered teaching approach.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'educational assessments,' 'curriculum development,' 'behavior management,' 'therapeutic relationships,' and 'special education population' to ensure it passes automated screenings.

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