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Salary: $2280 / Week

The Amergis Division is looking for a Unlicensed Social Worker/ Mental Health Clinician for a position with Alaska Department of Corrections.

Position Title: Unlicensed Social Worker / Counselor / Mental Health Clinician

Employer: Alaska Department of Corrections

Exclusive to Amergis: Yes

Start Date: Approximately one month from submission

Contract Length: 26+ weeks (with strong potential for extension)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)

Hours per Week: 40 hours (no weekends, holidays, or overtime)

Shift Guarantee: Yes

Position Overview:

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dedicated Unlicensed Social Worker, Counselor, or Mental Health Clinician to provide counseling services in a correctional setting. This role involves working with individuals in need of mental health support within a secure facility, offering services such as assessments, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide counseling and mental health support in a correctional environment

+ Conduct assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with the clinical team

+ Communicate clearly and professionally with both patients and staff

+ Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with facility and state guidelines

+ Work independently while knowing when to seek guidance

Minimum Requirements:

+ Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, or a related Human Development field (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s accepted)

+ Licensing/certification as required by state, facility, or contract

+ Experience in inpatient psychiatric care or correctional mental health strongly preferred

+ Current CPR certification (if applicable)

+ TB screening (PPD, questionnaire, or chest x-ray as applicable)

+ Current health certificate (as required by contract or state regulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

Additional Notes:

+ Clear communication skills are essential

+ Candidates must be comfortable working in a correctional environment

Compensation Package:

Travel Candidates:

+ Taxable Hourly Rate: $13/hr

+ Housing Stipend: $1,060/week

+ Meals & Incidentals Stipend: $700/week

+ Total Weekly Gross: $2,280

+ On-Call Pay: $4.50/hr (if applicable)

Local Candidates:

+ Hourly Rate: Up to $48/hr

If you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity, or if you’d like more details, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Contact:

Drew Elix

National Recruitment Manager

?? (813) 619-4075

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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.