Job Title: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate AMFT, APCC, or ACSW to join our team at Amergis. The successful candidate will work with male youths who have serious emotional or behavioral problems, providing therapeutic support and interventions in a school mental health setting. This role is crucial in helping students achieve their full potential by addressing their mental health needs and promoting a positive school environment.

Location: Vista, CA

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Mondays and Fridays start at 7:30 AM)

Pay: $40hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions with male youths.

• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each student’s needs.

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to support students’ emotional and behavioral development.

• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all therapy sessions and interventions.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress and strategies.

• Conduct assessments to identify students’ emotional and behavioral needs.

• Offer training and support to school staff on mental health issues and interventions.

• Stay updated with the latest research and best practices in child and adolescent therapy.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.

• Valid California AMFT, APCC, or ACSW registration.

• Experience working with children and adolescents, particularly those with serious emotional or behavioral problems.

• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a school setting.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

  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.