Pyramid Healthcare · 12 hours ago
Director of Therapeutic Education Services
Exton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expPyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve, focusing on client-centered care in addiction treatment and mental health recovery. The Director of Therapeutic Education Services will lead academic programming within adolescent Partial Hospitalization Programs across multiple sites, ensuring continuity of education and therapeutic intervention for students during treatment.
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Responsibilities
Oversee educational services across PHP sites to ensure alignment with treatment and therapeutic goals
Supervise, support, and evaluate teachers and educational support staff
Develop schedules, instructional models, and curriculum appropriate for a therapeutic setting
Maintain active teaching certification and provide classroom instruction or coverage as needed
Model trauma-informed, therapeutic, and differentiated instructional practices
Work closely with clinical leadership to support students’ overall treatment plans
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute educational insights to clinical planning
Serve as primary liaison to school districts, special education departments, and alternative education programs
Communicate regularly with schools, families, districts, and referral sources regarding progress and needs
Support transition and re-entry planning for students returning to school or moving to the next level of care
Coordinate educational records, attendance, coursework, credit recovery, IEPs, and 504 Plans
Participate in IEP meetings and transition meetings as needed
Ensure compliance with state education standards, special education regulations, HIPAA, and organizational policies
Maintain documentation, reporting, and participate in accreditation/licensing processes
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and professional development of educational staff
Monitor educational outcomes including attendance, engagement, and transition success
Contribute to program development and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Complete required trainings and continuing education
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
Active state teaching certification
Minimum 5 years teaching experience (preferably with adolescents)
Experience working with students with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs
Strong working knowledge of IEP processes and school-based systems
Preferred
Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Educational Leadership, Special Education, or related field
Prior leadership or supervisory experience in an educational or therapeutic environment
Experience in PHP, IOP, residential treatment, alternative education, or similar settings
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities
And More!
Company
Pyramid Healthcare
Pyramid Healthcare offers substance use, mental health, autism, eating disorder, and behavioral healthcare treatment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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