Mental Health
Staffing Services
Supporting schools, advancing students, & strengthening mental health, together.
You can trust our team to find the mental health professionals your students need. We place licensed, thoroughly vetted mental health professionals with experience in school-based settings. Every professional is selected to support long-term success.
Who we staff
School counselors and therapists collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop a comprehensive support system for students.
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC/ LMHC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Mental Health Worker
- School Psychologist
- School Social Worker
- School Counselor
Rooted in communities coast to coast, empowering students to reach their full potential.
Keeping students healthy and safe is crucial for improving outcomes. We provide a wide range of mental health school services across the country to ensure your students receive the care and support they need every day.
Why partner with Amergis
School clients staffed across the country
Active school-based professionals working weekly
Amergis offices nationwide
Focus on student well-being
Our commitment starts with the health and safety of your students. Through ongoing training and development, our mental health professionals learn to deliver compassionate care. Together, these efforts drive positive student outcomes and build a strong foundation for success.
Wherever you need us
We set the standard for excellence in educational staffing by combining nationwide presence with access to a broad network of highly qualified mental health professionals. Our scale and reach give districts a more reliable way to secure the talent they need.
Staffing built for stability
Unfilled mental health positions lead to staff burnout, compensatory minutes, and increased due process claims. We help districts stay ahead by ensuring reliable coverage and continuity of care with rigorously selected professionals who keep students on track.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mental health worker?
A mental health worker is a school-based professional who helps students manage challenges that may impact their learning, relationships, or overall well-being. Mental health professionals also provide guidance, connect students with resources, and help create a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
What type of mental health positions does Amergis recruit and place?
Amergis helps schools fill critical school-based mental health and student support roles with qualified professionals. Our opportunities span a variety of educational settings, from public school districts and charter networks to private schools and specialized programs. We offer contract, full-time, part-time, and travel opportunities across a range of specialties including:
We offer contract, full-time, part-time, and travel opportunities across a range of specialties, including Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC/ LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Mental Health Worker, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, and School Counselor positions.
We’ve implemented a rigorous screening and selection process to ensure schools gain access to professionals who can support student well-being, learning, and overall success.
How do we know the providers you place will understand our students’ needs?
Every specialist we place brings more than credentials. They have experience working in school-based settings, supporting students with diverse needs, navigating IEPs, and building trusted relationships with students, families, and educators.
“Over the years, we’ve seen that the providers who make the greatest impact in schools combine strong clinical competency with the ability to connect, collaborate, and adapt. That’s why we look beyond credentials when evaluating candidates. We assess clinical expertise, school-based experience, and cultural fit to ensure districts receive professionals who are prepared to support students.” – Jadd Martinez, Education Division Vice President
We’ve worked with staffing agencies in the past. What makes Amergis different?
Staffing agencies may seem similar on the surface, but the level of support behind the professionals they place can make all the difference. What sets Amergis apart is our commitment to providing training, professional development, and ongoing support for our school-based professionals. With an internal support team made up of board-certified behavior analysts, credentialed school nurses and former Special Education administrators, educators and therapists, you can feel comfortable knowing that Amergis educators are well-prepared to support student performance and learning.
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