Mental Health Support Specialist (#5131)

Mental Health Support Specialist:

Watsontown, PA

The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) has a full time opening for a Mental Health Support Specialist. This position has an anticipated start date is August 5, 2025 for this program located at the Watsontown Children’s Center (formerly Watsontown Elementary School) in Watsontown, PA.

The Mental Health Support Specialist’s primary responsibility is to assist the program staff in monitoring and intervening to address student behavioral needs. The person in this position will be a member of the program support team, which includes a social worker, emotional support teacher and para-educator, Partial Hospitalization Clinical Coordinator and the Special Education Program Supervisor. The Mental Health Support Specialist is responsible for the efficient performance of assigned activities, including those described below.

Hourly Wage: $21.25 – 26.75 dependent on education, credentials and experience. This is a non-exempt position following a 200 day work schedule. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.

Education and experience requirements include:

· A Bachelor’s degree in a recognized related Mental Health discipline preferred; or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in social services environment will be considered.

· A Registered Behavioral Technician certification is preferred but will be required if serviing in a RBT capacity.

· Evidence of mature and conscientious adult behavior, a serious interest in and solicitude for the general welfare of the exceptional child is expected.

· Maintain confidentiality regarding education programs, students and parents at all times adhering to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements to protect staff and student data.

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.

· Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationship with staff.

· Ability to be flexible in adapting to various student schedules and the ability to adapt to various student behavioral needs are required.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize the task based on project deadlines. And must be able to type accurately and maintain a high level of productivity.

· Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.

Interested candidates must apply online at www.csiu.org/jobs . In addition to the online application, please upload the following:

• current cover letter;
• current resume;
• minimum three (3) letters of professional reference attesting to experience;
• college transcripts conferring degree(s).

Apply by May 2, 2025. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.25 - $26.75 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• social services environment: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Behavior Certification (RBT) (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $27