Date of Notice: February 18th, 2026
Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician
Location: Dual Diagnosis Classroom / Lighthouse Academy
Reports To: Treatment Coordinator
Terms of Employment: Full – Time Behavioral Health Contract
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree; experience working with children in a mental health setting preferred.
Application Process: Click on "Apply Now" to apply and submit your resume
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Behavioral Health Technician / ABA – DD Classroom
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree with experience working with children in a mental health setting.
REPORTS TO: Behavioral Consultant-ABA and Treatment Coordinator of Behavioral Health
JOB GOAL: Performs direct treatment, counseling, and monitorial duties in a supportive role to meet individualized treatment needs of assigned students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Clinical Services in the Classroom
Provide clinical services to clients including:
• Implement interventions that are listed in the treatment plan
• Implement ABA treatment modalities as directed by the BC-ABA
• Participate in team meetings
• Facilitate group therapy
• Perform crisis intervention
• Utilize Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Implement behavioral support plans
• Assist clients in transitioning from one task to another
• Teach & model social skills
2. Documentation
Complete clinical documentation including:
• Complete a daily clinical note on all clients
• Compete point sheets
• Data Collection
• All documentation will reflect best practices standards within the provision of mental health services.
3. Coordination of Care/Services:
Collaborate with other team members and agencies including:
• Participate in ISPT meetings, when requested
• Participate in educational meeting, when requested
• Attend team meetings
• Collaborate with Clinical Consultant and Mental Health Professional
• Assist in coordination of transition services
• Link families with resources in the community/school
4. Other Duties
• Will perform other duties as directed by the Treatment Coordinator of Behavioral Health.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by Administration.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be established by the Behavioral Health Collective Bargaining Agreement.
In accordance with State and Federal Law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.
Evaluations of job performance will take place yearly.
The Luzerne Intermediate Unit #18 is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sex or non-relevant handicap in activities, programs or employment practices. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Human Resources, 570-718-4648.