What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SPECIALIST PHP position at Colonial Intermediate Unit 20?
Requirements
Master’s Degree in a recognized related Mental Health Clinical Discipline. Professional license beneficial. Flexible hours may be required, based on individualized client needs.
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
Mental Health Treatment Specialsist for the Partial Hospitalization program. Position beginning with the start of the 2026-2027 School Year.
To provide direct, intense treatment that will focus on helping clients learn to respond to their daily environment in a practical and productive manner. Emphasis will be placed on client’s current needs, functions, and support systems, as they relate to mental health treatment and educational needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Treatment Planning and Preparation.
To demonstrate knowledge of content, client, and resources.
To select treatment goals and assess outcomes.
The Therapeutic Milieu
To create a respectful environment and establish a therapeutic culture.
To manage therapeutic procedures and client behaviors in an organized, safe, and nurturing environment.
Direct Therapeutic Services
To communicate clearly and accurately to family and client.
To use therapeutic, flexible strategies that engage clients and provide feedback.
Profession Responsibilities
To follow the Intermediate Unit 20’s policies and procedures and best practice of his/her profession.
To show professionalism and growth within his/her profession.
To maintain a professional relationship with families, community, and colleagues.
Other
To perform other duties, as directed by the Level IV Treatment Coordinator and/or the Level III Supervisor of Clinical Support.
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.
EOE
Summary Information:
Job Title MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SPECIALIST PHP
Vacancy # 2027-007
Position # ESPHP CA 1 MHTS DP
# of Openings 1
Category Mental Health Services
Employment Full-time 10 Months
Salary
Calendar Days Full-time 10 mo. 188 work days
Published Date 04/13/2026
Target Fill Date N/A
Closing Date N/A
Location Colonial Academy
Wind Gap, PA 18091
Experience 0-2 years
Degrees / Certificates Master's Degree
Master’s Degree in a recognized related Mental Health Clinical Discipline. Professional license beneficial. Flexible hours may be required, based on individualized client needs.
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
Mental Health Treatment Specialsist for the Partial Hospitalization program. Position beginning with the start of the 2026-2027 School Year.
To provide direct, intense treatment that will focus on helping clients learn to respond to their daily environment in a practical and productive manner. Emphasis will be placed on client’s current needs, functions, and support systems, as they relate to mental health treatment and educational needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Treatment Planning and Preparation.
To demonstrate knowledge of content, client, and resources.
To select treatment goals and assess outcomes.
The Therapeutic Milieu
To create a respectful environment and establish a therapeutic culture.
To manage therapeutic procedures and client behaviors in an organized, safe, and nurturing environment.
Direct Therapeutic Services
To communicate clearly and accurately to family and client.
To use therapeutic, flexible strategies that engage clients and provide feedback.
Profession Responsibilities
To follow the Intermediate Unit 20’s policies and procedures and best practice of his/her profession.
To show professionalism and growth within his/her profession.
To maintain a professional relationship with families, community, and colleagues.
Other
To perform other duties, as directed by the Level IV Treatment Coordinator and/or the Level III Supervisor of Clinical Support.
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.
EOE
Summary Information:
Job Title MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SPECIALIST PHP
Vacancy # 2027-007
Position # ESPHP CA 1 MHTS DP
# of Openings 1
Category Mental Health Services
Employment Full-time 10 Months
Salary
Calendar Days Full-time 10 mo. 188 work days
Published Date 04/13/2026
Target Fill Date N/A
Closing Date N/A
Location Colonial Academy
Wind Gap, PA 18091
Experience 0-2 years
Degrees / Certificates Master's Degree