ACSW/AMFT - Psych Inpatient

?? Inpatient Clinician – Sacramento Behavioral Health Hospital

?? Location: Sacramento, CA
?? Assignment Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
?? Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
?? Employment Type: Travel Contract

Sacramento Behavioral Health Hospital is a cutting-edge psychiatric facility located near Cal Expo. As the first behavioral health hospital of its kind built in Northern California in over 30 years, SBHH is dedicated to delivering compassionate, individualized care for adults with acute psychiatric needs. Services include inpatient treatment, crisis intervention, and support for co-occurring psychiatric and substance use conditions.

?? Position Requirements:

• Active California credential: ACSW or AMFT
• Experience working with adult psychiatric patients in a lockdown facility
• Skilled in managing challenging behaviors and crisis intervention
• Assigned to the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) unit

? Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of direct clinical experience in psychiatric or mental health settings
• Strong background in:
  • Patient assessment
  • Risk and safety evaluations
  • Treatment planning
  • Group and family therapy
  • Discharge planning
  • Coordination with external review organizations
• Familiarity with:
  • Family systems and communication strategies
  • Community resources and continuum of care
  • Clinical terminology and documentation standards

? Perks:

• Supervision hours available
• Weekly travel pay: $2,500
• Includes $1,000 taxable income + $1,500 stipends
• Local Pay – $55/hr
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-need setting

?? Contact:

J. Rick Wright
National Recruitment Manager
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
?? 813.261.4383
?? jowright@amergis.com

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 

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.