Location: Roxboro, NC Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role: The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker provides individual and group counseling to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges. This role supports students in developing coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing overall mental well-being. In collaboration with families, teachers, and other school staff, the counselor helps create a safe and supportive learning environment, facilitates referrals to community-based mental health services when needed, and contributes to the development of school-wide mental health initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Provide individual and group counseling sessions for students. • Support students in developing coping skills and emotional regulation strategies. • Collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to promote student success. • Facilitate referrals to community-based mental health services when appropriate. • Contribute to school-wide mental health and SEL initiatives, including daily guidance lessons using the Second Step curriculum for K-5. • Maintain accurate documentation and comply with professional standards of practice. Minimum Qualifications: • Licensing/Certification according to state, facility, or contract requirements. • Master’s Degree in Counseling required; degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, or Human Development may be considered per state/facility guidelines. • Experience in school settings or with adolescents/families preferred. • Current CPR certification 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. Benefits & Compensation: • Competitive salary based on experience with weekly paychecks • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance • 401(k) savings plan • Awards and recognition programs • Supportive and collaborative school environment How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume to Andrew Diaz-Recurt at andiazre@amergis.com or call 910-213-2982. If you are seeking other opportunities in educational or behavioral health settings, please reach out—we’d love to help you take the next step in your career! 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.