School Counselor / Mental Health Worker – $40/hr – Florissant, MO – 3-Month Assignment Position Overview: 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 skills, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing overall well-being. Working alongside families, teachers, and school staff, the counselor helps create a supportive school environment, assists with referrals to community services, and contributes to school-wide mental health initiatives. Assignment Details: Location: Florissant, MO Start Date: March 2, 2026 Duration: 3 months Schedule: Monday–Friday Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) Pay Rate: $40/hour Modality: In-person Openings: 1 position Details of Assignment: + Middle school setting (8th-grade students) + Counseling and mental-health support for students with behavioral, emotional, or social needs + Provide ongoing sessions, guidance, and crisis-response support + Virtual interview with the counseling team Responsibilities: + Provide individual and group counseling sessions + Support emotional regulation, coping skill development, and behavior management + Collaborate with teachers, families, and school teams + Document sessions and maintain accurate, confidential records + Participate in school mental-health initiatives and referral processes + Monitor student progress and adjust intervention strategies as needed Requirements: + Relevant mental-health licensing/certification per state guidelines + Educational background in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Nursing, or related field + Prior mental-health experience required + CPR/TB/health clearance if required + Must meet federal, state, and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years old Contact Information: Cyrus Vess National Recruitment Manager 813-371-5185 davess@amergis.com 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.