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Behavioral Health Educator
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What they do
A Health Educator creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy.
$59,197 / year median in Louisiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Duties:
Facilitate psychoeducation groups focused on mental health and substance use Provide education on topics related to recovery, coping skills, and wellness Incorporate some 12-step concepts into educational programming Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisors (e.g., filing, scanning, light administrative tasks) Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment teamQualifications:
Bachelor's degree required Group facilitation and/or substance use experience is a plus, but not required Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse individuals Team-oriented, dependable, and collaborative personality Some knowledge of computers/basic typing proficiency for documentation Why work for us? This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in behavioral health, develop group facilitation skills, and work alongside a supportive clinical team while making a meaningful impact.- The management staff is very open to connecting and being a part of the team
- You will love our family atmosphere and teamwork
- We offer great benefits and competitive pay Compass Health, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability or genetics.