Mental Health Professional

Salary: $1605 / Week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Master's Level Mental Health Professional to work in Orangeburg and Santee, South Carolina.

Assignment Length - 26 weeks

Full time hours available - no weekends required

Experience with substance abuse (alcohol and drug) preferred

LMSW, LPC, LPCA, LISW-CP licensure preferred

The Social Worker/Counselor/Mental Health Clinician provides counseling to patients in a variety of settings including school districts, medical facilities, hospitals, clinics, learning centers and other organizations that are in need of assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides necessary counseling as required for the patient/client

Assesses the patient/clients' psychosocial needs, and evaluate the progress with the care team and/or supervisor

Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate goals for each patient/client

Focuses on assisting patients/clients through the discharge process of both in and out-patient treatment facilities as applicable

Utilizes a variety of therapy techniques and treatment plans

Facilitates patient progress and referrals with other agencies

Adheres to all Amergis and Facility policies and procedures

Observes and reports patient/client progress per facility protocol

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Licensing/Certification according to state/facility/contract requirements

The Counselor may possess an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing or other Human Development Major

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR 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

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

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.