• ?? School Social Worker (LCSW) | Bakersfield, CA | Up to $65/hr
• Are you a passionate
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• looking to make a meaningful impact in students' lives? We're seeking a dedicated
• School Social Worker
• for a school-based opportunity in
• Bakersfield, CA
• starting
• September 14, 2026
• . Join a collaborative educational team and help support students' social, emotional, and behavioral growth in a rewarding school setting.
• Position Highlights
• ? Up to
• $65/hour
• local pay ? Full-time schedule (40 hours/week) ? Monday-Friday schedule ? Mileage reimbursement provided ? In-person position ? 36-week contract ? Interview-ready opportunity ? Potential for full school year assignment
• What You'll Do

•? Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in IEP/IHP development ? Provide school-based social work services and interventions ? Support students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs ? Work with families, educators, and support staff to promote student success ? Maintain documentation and compliance with school requirements ? Travel between school sites as needed throughout the day

• Ideal Candidate

•? Active California LCSW License ? Experience working with children preferred ? Experience supporting students with high behavioral needs and/or special needs strongly preferred ? Strong communication and collaboration skills ? Comfortable traveling between multiple school sites If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to support students and families while working within a collaborative school environment, we'd love to hear from you!

• Minimum Requirements:

• + Holds a Professional Educator License with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement as required by state, contract and/or facility + May be required to have MSW or LCSW per state, contract or facility + 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) + 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.

• Job Category:

• Education

• Job Function:

• Education | Social Worker | Social Worker School

• Job Type:

• Contract - Full Time

• Setting:

• Schools

• Position Type:

• Healthcare

• Office Number:

• 0671

• Contract Duration:

• 36 •

Pay Rate:

• $65 / Hour

• Date Posted:

• 2026-09-04T15:53:00