Teacher/ Group Facilitator

Job Description:

Job Title: Teacher/Group Facilitator Location: Saint Charles, Missouri Department: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Join our compassionate, collaborative Recovery Services team as a Teacher/Group Facilitator with the REAL (Recovery Enhanced Alternative to Learning) Academy. In this alternative school setting, you will work directly with students in grades 7–12 who benefit from additional academic and treatment support, helping them engage in online, blended, and traditional instruction and make meaningful progress toward their educational goals. You will also serve as an important connection among students, school personnel, treatment teams, and program staff to support enrollment, coordinate services, and create a positive learning experience. This opportunity is ideal for a dependable, self-directed educator who communicates effectively, advocates for students, and is passionate about helping young people succeed.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities

• Guide, teach, and encourage students as they complete online courses, blended instruction, traditional lessons, classroom activities, and other assigned academic work
• Support students’ academic engagement and success by providing individualized classroom assistance and monitoring their educational progress
• Advocate for students and collaborate with treatment teams to coordinate educational and treatment services
• Partner with school district personnel, REAL Academy team members, program supervisors, and other stakeholders to support student enrollment, communication, and continuity of services
• Collect, maintain, and report required information, including attendance, grades, assessments, transcripts, demographic information, treatment schedules, outcomes, and invoicing
• Contribute to the daily operation and continued development of REAL Academy educational services
• Work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and communicate concerns or student needs promptly
• Represent the organization professionally and support its short-term and long-term goals
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, or Executive Team

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Current Missouri teaching certification or active progress toward a teaching certificate with a current Missouri substitute teaching certification; or
• A four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience; or
• Four (4) years of qualifying experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrate knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques related to mental health and substance use disorders
• Understand the challenges experienced by individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders and how to access appropriate community resources
• Demonstrate knowledge of treatment methods, service modalities, legal requirements, and court procedures related to mental health and substance use disorder services
• Apply knowledge of supervisory and training techniques used in behavioral health settings
• Evaluate services within the assigned program and provide constructive input
• Communicate ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and prepare concise professional reports

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

• A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

• As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.