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Colonial Intermediate Unit 20

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER 1:1 EMOTIONAL SUPPORT - Clear Run Intermediate School

Pay: $35,250/yr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Tobyhanna, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$35,042 / year median in Pennsylvania

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field. Behavior management skills/case management/ experience with special education students, especially those with emotional disturbances would be beneficial. Must have the ability to be trained and utilize TACT-2 methods of behavior assessment and apply restraint when necessary. Must have basic computer skills to utilize both CIU-20 computer-based and web-based programs . Description

ANTICIPATED OPENING - 1

1 Mental Health Worker needed to meet the individual needs of a student with special needs in the Emotional Support program. Position beginning with the start of the 2026-2027 School Year. Provide direct treatment and educational strategies in a supportive role to meet individualized treatment of assigned students. Provide monitoring services on each individual treatment plan to ensure compliance with the Department of Public Welfare and Colonial IU 20 standards. The salary represents a 188-day work year. New employees who begin after the first day of the school year will have their salary prorated to the numbers of work days remaining in the school year. See link for job description . Application Procedure Your online application material will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the administrator regarding the interview date and time. Please be certain to fill out all areas as requested in the resume section. Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.

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Job Title

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER 1

1 EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Vacancy # 2027-100 Position #

ES 18 MHWORKER1

1NP # of Openings 1 Category Mental Health Services Employment Full-time 10 Months Salary $35,250 per year Calendar Days Full-time 10 mo. 188 work days Published Date 06/18/2026 Target Fill Date N/A Closing Date N/A Location Clear Run Intermediate School Tobyhanna, PA Experience 0-2 years Degrees / Certificates Bachelor's Degree