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Amergis
Mental Health Clinical Specialist
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
$77,364 / year median in California
+18% projected growth
Job Description
The Medical Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of care for those patients requiring social work intervention. The Medical Social Worker provides medically necessary intervention to patients who have social or emotional problems that are, or are expected to be, impediment(s) to the effective treatment of the medical condition and/or rate of recovery. Additionally, the Medical Social Worker provides these services in accordance with physician's orders.
Minimum Requirements:
- + Baccalaureate degree in Social Work (BSW) or Master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education per state/client requirements required + Minimum of one (1) year of social work experience in a health care environment in the last two years preferred + 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.
Job Category:
- Allied
Job Function:
- Allied | Medical Social Worker | Medical Social Worker
- Medical Social Worker
Job Type:
- Travel
Setting:
- Healthcare Facilities
Position Type:
- Healthcare
Office Number:
- 0132
Contract Duration:
- 13 •
Pay Rate:
- $2951 / Week
Date Posted:
- 2026-07-30T15:42:56