Classroom Teacher - Behavioral Health Education

Teacher Position at Natchaug HospitalBe creative, shape the future! Do you have an interest and desire to build community; maintain a strong, positive and engaging school culture? Natchaug Hospital Clinical Day Treatment Schools are looking for Teachers that want to be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team working for the best interests of students academically, clinically and transitionally. At Natchaug Hospital, we are focused on supporting our colleagues.What our Teachers love about Natchaug Hospital:Tuition Assistance up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependentsEmployee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental healthSchool year calendar with paid time off and health insurance packages401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut's leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.Natchaug Hospital's Journey House program is a 13-bed specialized residential treatment facility on the Mansfield campus for adolescent girls ages 12 to 18 who are involved in the court-system. Residents are only admitted with a referral from the juvenile justice system. Referred girls have identified needs for behavioral health services and may have a history of one or more of the following circumstances - significant trauma, mental illness, victim of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking, a history of substance abuse, and assaultive and/or self-injurious behaviors.The Teacher is responsible for academic instruction and educational management to girls in the Journey House program. These small classes and focused teams equate to successful student outcomes and a healthy work-life balance for staff. Coordinate academic expectations with the sending school district. Serve as the liaison between the home school and clinical staff.QualificationsBachelor's degree requiredCurrent certification from the CT State Department of EducationCurrent special education certification requiredExperience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting (public or private)Experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs preferredKnowledge of education procedures for working with/teaching emotionally disturbed students, a plusKnowledge of special education laws and regulations, child and adolescent growth and development, and student learning styles, a plusNatchaug Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare's unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of more than 40,000 colleagues— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise - touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you'll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut's premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters.