School Counselor / School Mental Health Worker – $55/hr – Pleasant Hill, CA – In-PersonPosition 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 strategies, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing overall well-being. The counselor collaborates with families, teachers, and school staff to ensure a supportive learning environment, assists with referrals to community-based services, and contributes to broader school mental-health initiatives. Assignment Details: Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Start Date: 02/23/2026 Duration: 4 Months Schedule: Monday–Friday Hours: 35 hours per week Pay Rate: $55/hour Modality: In-person Openings: Multiple counselor positions + 1 PRN LMFT leadership support role Details of Assignment: + Full-time school-based mental health role + Individual and group counseling services + Support students with emotional, behavioral, and social-emotional needs + Collaborate with SEEC program staff, teachers, and families + Opportunity to contribute to school-wide wellness and intervention initiatives Responsibilities: + Provide direct counseling and mental-health support to students + Deliver crisis intervention and behavior-support strategies + Support emotional regulation, coping skills, and social-emotional development + Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families + Maintain documentation and support IEP/504 processes when applicable + Assist with mental-health programming and student support structures Requirements: + Master’s degree in counseling, school counseling, or related field + Full PPSC required (preliminary credentials not accepted) + CPR certification if applicable + TB screening and health certificate per state guidelines + Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age 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.