Director of Education

Full-Time

Come join our team as a Director of Education at Village Behavioral Health! If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic and educational practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you! 

Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 10-17. A uniqueness about Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA & FSA Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Disability 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Paid Orientation/Training

Responsibilities:

Prepare and implement short-term and long-term plans for the program with staff input in order to ensure ongoing growth and excellence in the educational program. Develop the program's mission, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures. Provide oversight of the education programs of the facility Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation. Assist in the development and implementation of cost containment efforts for the program. Oversee the selection process of staff based on program's acuity level. Maintain a working relationship with local school district personnel to enhance public awareness of the education program at the facility. Responsible for the investigation of unusual incidents and grievances and take appropriate action. Emphasize and role model the importance of maintaining a therapeutic classroom environment that encourages and supports student's rights. Support an environment conducive to professional growth and learning by providing staff development programs to improve competence. Participate in interdepartmental activities to improve communication. Act as representative and liaison in the community and other service system agency contacts. Participate in staff development designed to meet individual professional needs. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Requirements:

Master's degree in education required Two or more years’ experience in the educational field with program supervision experience preferred Current TN teaching license/certification  Valid driver's license required Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, fingerprint screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check

Salary: $63,000-$70,000/year