<p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15 years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes seasoned medical staff.</p> <p>Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com</p> <p>The Certified Teacher is a key member of the Lighthouse Education Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on academics; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective instruction and educational theory is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The Certified Teacher educates students and administers policies and procedures relating to all phases of education in accordance with current state and federal special education standards.</p> <p>Job Duties/Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising individualized direct care, educational group services and activities for each assigned student or group. </li><li>Defines and implements education and behavior goals as a member of the educational team. </li><li>Provides continuous individualized tailored student care, observation, interaction, documentation, and role modeling to students while under the direct supervision of the Director of Education. </li><li>You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. </li></ul> <p>Benefit & Rewards Highlights</p> <ul> <li>Referral Bonus Program </li><li>Challenging and rewarding work environment </li><li>Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off </li><li>Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans </li><li>401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan </li><li>Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University </li><li>Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! </li><li>More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com </li></ul> <p>About Universal Health Services</p> <p>One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education or related field.</p> <p>Experience: A minimum of three years related experience. Knowledge of educational theories and classroom teaching strategies with a good understanding of education and therapeutic intervention.</p> <p>License: Valid teaching credentials and credentials to teach exceptional children. Certified as a teacher by the State of Georgia required.</p> <p>Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR certification. Successful completion of Handle With Care (HWC) training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 90 days of employment. Knowledge of current professional Education practice and techniques applicable to the care of severely behaviorally disabled students. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the same. Analytical skills necessary to observe educational practice as well as observe and interpret human behavior accurately. Has the ability on a consistent basis, to organize and conduct educational classes/groups, direct student needs (individually and as related to on the student's IEP), provide appropriate documentation. Knowledge of developmental stages preferred.</p> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</p>