School Counselor

About the Role:

The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker provides counseling services to students in need of support with their mental health needs. This role involves evaluating students' psychosocial needs, collaborating with disciplines to plan and evaluate goals, and implementing school guidance programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides necessary counseling as required for the student and/or as outlined in the student's IHP
• Evaluates the students' psychosocial needs and evaluates progress
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate goals for each student
• Implements and manages school guidance programs
• Utilizes a variety of therapy techniques and treatment plans
• Works with students in individual, small group, and/or classroom settings
• Facilitates student learning involving life skills, organization techniques, and time management
• Assists students with creating an academic plan for their education

Requirements:

• Licensing/Certification according to state/facility/contract requirement
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

About Amergis:

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.

Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.