School Counselor

School Counselor Setting: Healthcare Facilities Job Type: Contract - Full Time Pay: $42 / Hour Hours: 35.00 Location: Stafford, VA

The K-12 School Counselor supports the academic, social-emotional, and career development of students across elementary, middle, or high school settings. The School Counselor works collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to promote student well-being, remove barriers to learning, and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities. Counselors provide direct and indirect services aligned with a comprehensive school counseling program and adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in School Counseling or closely related Counseling field preferred
• Valid state-issued School Counselor certification/license based on state requirements.
• Experience working with K-12 students in educational, counseling, or youth-support settings
• Knowledge of child development, counseling techniques, and school-based intervention strategies
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and maintain a student-centered, equity-focused approach
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all legal and ethical guidelines
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Ability to comply with student confidentiality (FERPA) and HIPAA 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.