Behavioral Health Clinician — Outpatient & Shelter Care

Mental Health Association - Western MA; Springfield, Holyoke (MA, MA); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BestLife Emotional Health & Wellness Center seeks a Fee-for-Service Clinician to provide outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and families in the Springfield/Holyoke area. You will perform assessments, deliver evidence-based counseling, and collaborate with shelters and community resources in a trauma-informed framework.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, maintaining documentation, and contributing to group programming while engaging in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Licensure or licensure eligibility (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in community mental health and/or shelter systems preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, substance use recovery, and culturally competent practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide crisis consultation as needed.
• Use evidence-based practices and screening tools to inform clinical work.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches.
• Complete clinical documentation and billing records accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with shelter and community teams to develop behavior support and risk management plans.
• Serve as a liaison with state agencies, shelters, and community providers.
• Participate in quality improvement, licensing reviews, and accreditation processes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through trainings, conferences, and clinical supervision.
• Assist in developing and facilitating group services aligned with the agency’s mission.
• Maintain clear, respectful, culturally responsive communication with clients and collaborating agencies.
• Promote the agency’s core values and mission in daily clinical practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinic Director.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Substance use recovery

Culturally competent practice

Community collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Mental Health Counseling / Psychology

Job description

BestLife Emotional Health & Wellness Center seeks a Fee-for-Service Clinician to provide outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and families in the Springfield/Holyoke area. You will perform assessments, deliver evidence-based counseling, and collaborate with shelters and community resources in a trauma-informed framework.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, maintaining documentation, and contributing to group programming while engaging in ongoing professional development.