$ 60 - 70 + / hr Amergis is seeking for licensed clinicians, including LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC, , to work within juvenile detention facilities in San Diego County. We are seeking dedicated Mental Health Counselors to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with individuals facing mental health and behavioral challenges, which have led to detainment, as well as strong interpersonal skills to work within a multidisciplinary team. Our patients are located within the two juvenile detention facilities in San Diego County. Details Location: San Diego Schedule: Flexible but one weekend day/week required; 4 days 10 hour shifts option or 5 days 8 hour shifts Pay: $60-70+/hr DOE Qualifications + The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with individuals facing mental health and behavioral challenges, which have led to detainment, as well as strong interpersonal skills to work within a multidisciplinary team + Experience working with adolescents in a clinical setting + Knowledge of psychopharmacology, psychopathology, diagnosing, and DSM-5-TR + Familiarity with motivational interviewing techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy + Familiarity with crisis intervention, suicide assessments, and safety planning + Proficiency in conducting individual and group therapy sessions + Strong understanding of behavioral therapy principles + Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team + San Diego, CA (Required) + San Diego, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Responsibilities + Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans + Monitor and document patient behaviors and progress + Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions + Collaborate with the clinical and multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care + Conduct crisis intervention services when youth report suicidality or homicidality or present as gravely disabled + Create special, behavioral, and incentivized programming for youth struggling to program within the facility + Work collaboratively with Probation partners as well as other contracted partners + Excellent interpersonal skills to appropriately and professional work within correctional environment Minimum Requirements: + Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required + Active license as an LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT in state of practice required + Current CPR if applicable + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + 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.