School Counselor / School Mental Health Worker

Amergis; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing provider is seeking a School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker in Miami, Florida. This role involves providing counseling to students facing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges, and collaborating with families and staff to create a supportive learning environment. Qualified candidates should hold relevant licensure and possess an Associate’s degree or higher in a related field. Competitive pay and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Licensing/Certification according to state/facility guidelines.
• Must comply with federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Help students develop coping strategies and improve well-being.
• Facilitate referrals to community-based mental health services.

Skills

Counseling

Emotional regulation

Collaboration with families and staff

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

Salary: $1470 / Week

Certifications Accepted: FLDOE School Counselor, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT

Overview

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

• 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.