What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician - Dual Diagnosis/Lighthouse Academy position at LUZERNE INTERMEDIATE UNIT?
Full-time Behavioral Health Technician - Dual Diagnosis Classroom position available located at the Lighthouse Academy. This position is responsible for facilitating individualized ABA interventions, respond to crisis situations, and participate in treatment team meetings. We are looking for compassionate candidates with a bachelor's degree in a mental health field or related service that are interested in having a positive impact on the lives of the children they work with.
GREAT BENEFITS!
- Reduced summer work schedule
- Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement plan-Pension retirement plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Benefits. Benefits start on the first day of employment. Family benefits available after 3 years.
- Vision, Dental and Prescription Drug Plan
- Financial incentive for “Opting Out” of health coverage
- Generous paid time off (3 weeks vacation, 12 sick days, 4 personal, all school holidays)
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Continuing education/ paid training opportunities
- Life Insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health Savings Plan
- 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: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Bachelor's Degree in a Mental Health Discipline ? (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,000 - $40,000