ASW/AMFT (Clinician)

The ASW/AMFT provides professionalcounseling services designed in assisting participants in behavior change tomaintain a healthy lifestyle and quality of life through individual and grouptherapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides professional counseling services topatients/clients and their families

May counsel and teach behavior change, stress management,and other program classes, which assist the participants in achievingprescribed objectives

Administers, interprets, and assesses the results of relatedprogram-administered assessment tests

Assists with the development of mind/body programming intowellness programs, i.e. cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, weight management

Provides education to patients and families related toissues that impact patient/client care

Conducts lectures and participates in community outreachactivities

Identifies concerns and makes referrals to other specialistswhen needed

Provides guidance and coaching to staff members working withclients as needed

Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies andprocedures

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work orrelated field preferred

Masters degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work,Family Therapy preferred

Licensed as a Professional Counselor, Marriage and FamilyTherapist (LMFT) as required by state regulations and/or contractspecifications

One (1) year of experience in counseling preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish 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.