Unlicensed Social Worker/Counselor

Crisis Counselor / Peer

3p-11p Full Time

Bachelors = Mobile Crisis Counselor

Experience but no degree = Mobile Crisis Peer

• Assist Crisis Clinicians with crisis evaluations, including identifying client support systems, protective factors, and risk factors.

• Conduct follow-up outreach and stabilization services for individuals following a mental health crisis.

• Provide ongoing support until clients are stabilized, connected to appropriate community behavioral health services, or have completed the follow-up period.

• Utilize personal lived experience or experience supporting someone with mental illness to engage clients and foster meaningful connections.

• Support clients in developing and implementing individualized recovery and wellness plans.

• Promote self-advocacy, self-care, resilience, and overall wellness among clients.

• Deliver client-centered support services in the setting most comfortable and accessible for the client and their family.

• Collaborate with hospital staff, behavioral health providers, and community partners to ensure continuity of care and successful service transitions.

• Connect clients and families with community resources and support services that enhance recovery and stability.

• Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement in treatment and long-term recovery efforts.

• Document client contacts, interventions, and progress in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary crisis response team to provide comprehensive support and care coordination.Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related mental health discipline, or

• Personal experience with mental health recovery, or close experience supporting a family member, friend, or loved one through it

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.

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Unlicensed SW / Counselor | Unlicensed SW / Counselor

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0814

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1600 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-01T20:32:40