School Counselor / Mental Health Worker

Amergis; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insu

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis, Milwaukee, seeks a School Counselor / Mental Health Worker to provide individual and group counseling in a school setting. This contract is part-time (25 hours) with pay at $47 per hour, supporting students facing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges.

You will collaborate with families, teachers and school staff to promote a safe learning environment, refer to community services when needed, and help develop school-wide mental health initiatives; qualifications include state

Qualifications

• Licensing/Certification according to state/facility/contract requirement.
• The Counselor may be required to have an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Psychology, Addictions, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, or some other Human Development major per state, contract and/or facility guidelines.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• 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
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges.
• Supports students in developing coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing overall mental well-being.
• Collaborates with families, teachers, and other school staff to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Facilitates referrals to community-based mental health services when needed.
• Contributes to the development of school-wide mental health initiatives.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Psychology or related field

Tools

CPR Certification

Health Certificate Process

Job description

School Counselor / Mental Health Worker

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Pay: 47 Hour

Hours: 25.00

Location: Milwaukee, WI

The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker provides individual and group counseling to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges. The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker supports students in developing coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing overall mental well-being. In collaboration with families, teachers, and other school staff, they help create a safe and supportive learning environment, facilitate referrals to community-based mental health services when needed, and contribute to the development of school-wide mental health initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensing/Certification according to state/facility/contract requirement
• The Counselor may be required to have an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Psychology, Addictions, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, or some other Human Development major per state, contract and/or facility guidelines.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• 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
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

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.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Counselor/ Mental Health Worker | Counselor/ Mental Health Worker School

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0419

Contract Duration: 32

Pay Rate: $47 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-16T16:02:35