School Counselor

Amergis Careers

5 hours ago

Job Posting: School Counselor / School Mental HealthWorker (K–5)

Location: Ashburn, VA

Employer: Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 39 weeks

Work Hours:35 hours/week

Position Overview

We are seeking acompassionate and skilled School Counselor /School Mental Health Worker to support elementary students (K–5) innavigating emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. This role is essentialin fostering a safe, inclusive, and mentally healthy school environment.

You will provideindividual and group counseling, collaborate with families and staff, and helpstudents build coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and resilience.You’ll also assist in connecting students to community-based mental health servicesand contribute to school-wide wellness initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide direct counseling services to students
Facilitate group sessions focused on social-emotional development
Collaborate with teachers, families, and school staff to support student well-being
Refer students to external mental health resources when needed
Participate in the development and implementation of school-wide mental health programs

Minimum Requirements

Licensing/Certification per state, facility, or contract guidelines
Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Psychology, Addictions, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, or related Human Development field
Must be at least 18 years of age
Current CPR certification (if applicable)
TB questionnaire, PPD test, or chest x-ray (if applicable)
Current health certificate (as required by contract or state regulation)
Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
Adherence to professional standards of practice

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.