What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Counselor - Part Time position at LUZERNE INTERMEDIATE UNIT?
Multiple Part-Time Behavioral Health Counselor positions available located within local school districts and our Lighthouse Academy to provide behavioral interventions to students across our programs. The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for implementing interventions that help support students in the classroom. We are looking for compassionate candidates with a minimum of a high school diploma that are interested in having a positive impact on the lives of the children they work with.
Positions include:
Part-time BHT - Positions available in our Lighthouse Academy.
Part-time BHT - Positions available in classrooms throughout Luzerne county
GREAT BENEFITS!
- Competitive hourly wage - $17.50
- Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement plan-Pension retirement plan
- Option to purchase health insurance.
- School based schedule
- Consistent schedule offered at our Lighthouse Academy location.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Continuing education/ paid training opportunities
- Health Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Plans available
- Supportive and enriching environment- supported by advanced practice professionals
Growth and advancement potential within the organization
About us:
"The Luzerne Intermediate Unit (LIU) strives to increase each student’s individual potential in the most appropriate environment by implementing a model of collaboration and resource allocation that responds to the needs of our community. Since 1970, the LIU has provided special education programs that require a high degree of specialization and/or that serve low-incidence exceptional children on a regional basis. The LIU is committed to maintaining strong relationships with the districts we serve and provides educational and support services including, behavioral health, to twelve public school districts within Luzerne and Wyoming Counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. "
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- high school diploma (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18